Moon, Venus & Regulus Align in Rare September Conjunction
Moon, Venus & Regulus Align in Rare September Conjunction
US · Published Sep 17, 2025
Witness a rare alignment of the Moon, Venus, and Regulus on September 19 in the pre-dawn sky.
Ideal viewing conditions are expected in Hawai‘i, French Polynesia, and parts of the Pacific Islands.
Binoculars may reveal Earthshine, a faint glow on the Moon's dark side.
Moon, Venus, and Regulus align pre-dawn sky
On September 19, skywatchers are in for a treat as the waning crescent Moon, Venus, and Regulus align in a rare conjunction, creating a compact triangle visible in the pre-dawn eastern sky. This celestial event will be best viewed approximately 45–60 minutes before sunrise. Observers in regions like Hawai‘i, French Polynesia, and parts of the Pacific Islands will have the most favorable viewing conditions.
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