Stargazers around the globe were treated to a stunning celestial scene on Friday as Venus appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon.
The planet was visible to the naked eye from the UK to the US, Turkey and China.
Venus is often called the Evening Star or Morning Star because, when it is prominent, it appears like the brightest “star” in the sky.
More astronomical delights are expected this year, as January is going to be a good month to spot Venus and Saturn. Make sure to take a look up into the sky on January 18, as those planets will be appear only 2.2 degrees apart.
Stargazers may also be able to spot shooting stars blazing across the skies, as the Quadrantid meteor shower continues.
This shower has been visible since December 26 and will continue until January 12.
Deputy Director of the Royal Astronomical Society in the UK, Dr Robert Massey, said observers hoping to catch a glimpse of the celestial fireworks after sunset will need to get “as far away from light pollution as possible.
“If you have the time to look out and the weather is good, then do take a look because it’s a perfect new year treat,” he said. – BBC