Stargazers in the U.S. can see Venus rising around 3 a.m. local time, with the Pleiades star cluster visible as a smudge of ...

The moon, Venus and the Pleiades open star cluster will form an unusual celestial triangle on June 22. | Credit: Starry Night ...

From now through mid-April, Venus will help you find the elusive planet Mercury. And along the way, Venus will have a striking interaction with the Pleiades star cluster.

Through a telescope, you’ll see that Venus’ 15″-wide disk is 74 percent lit, its eastern half in deep shadow. Nearby, the Pleiades are best viewed at low power through binoculars or even ...

Venus will appear 6 degrees above and to the left of the waxing crescent moon by Saturday, with the Pleiades star cluster — a group of seven visible (and many more dim) stars popularly known as ...

I want to share one more major piece of information about Venus Pleiades encounters. The closest of them happens at eight-year intervals with the most recent tight pairing occurring in 2020.

Venus passes the Pleiades (Seven Sisters) star cluster this week. They'll be closest on Monday night, April 10 (2.5° apart), and nearly as close again April 11.

Want to see the moon, Venus or the Pleiades up close? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects. For a more in-depth look at ...

The crescent moon, Venus and the Pleiades will reach conjunction during the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower this Saturday. Here's how to watch the stunning show.