A rare formation — a triple conjunction — will take place as Saturn and Venus align with the crescent moon on Friday, April 25, appearing in a triangula shape — similar to a smiley face ...

The crescent moon will sit below both, toward the north ... In astronomy, a conjunction happens when two or more celestial objects appear close to each other. A triple conjunction involves three ...

This phase of the Moon is particularly beautiful when paired with planetary conjunctions, as it adds a delicate curve to the formation. Connection to other astronomical events This triple ...