Venus is becoming a thinner crescent — and that's when it finally starts making sense

Venus is sinking into the sunset as it catches up with Earth — and a small telescope now reveals something the naked eye never can: another planet going through phases. Venus is something of a frustration for stargazers. It's the brightest planet and the easiest to see, while the sight of it close to a crescent moon is one of the most achingly beautiful sights in the sky [1].

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1. space.com · Venus is becoming a thinner crescent — and that's when it finally starts making sense Sep 4, 2026

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