SINGAPORE: Skygazers in Singapore were treated to a clear view of the crescent moon, Jupiter and Venus on Thursday (Feb 23) evening – with all three celestial bodies seen in alignment.
According to Facebook group Stargazing Singapore, the phenomenon was visible from about sunset to 9pm in the direction of the western sky.
CNA reader A Kannan captured the sight from an open field in Woodlands. The image, framed by Housing Board blocks and the nearby Causeway Point mall, showed the moon and two planets clearly lit.
The crescent moon, Jupiter and Venus are seen in alignment from Woodlands, Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. Causeway Point shopping mall and Woodlands MRT can be seen in the background. (Photo: A Kannan)
The moon, Jupiter and Venus seen in an alignment in Singapore on Feb 23, 2023 over the Marina Bay area. (Photo: Facebook/Naga Maheeth)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) skywatching tips for February 2023 show that the crescent moon sits just one degree apart from Jupiter in the western sky on Thursday, with "Venus hanging between them".
Jupiter and Venus, known as the two brightest planets in the sky, will appear closer together each evening in February. Both planets will then be in conjunction on Mar 1 - meaning that they will appear very close together.
Taken from Paya Lebar, Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/Stargazing Singapore/KimAnn Annie Sim)
Many in Singapore took to social media to share their photos of the rare event. It was observed in a variety of locations including Harbourfront, Bedok, Paya Lebar, Marina Bay and River Valley.
The moon, Jupiter and Venus seen in an alignment in Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/CloudSpotting & SkySpotting Singapore/Jeffrey C K Lim)
The moon, Jupiter and Venus seen in an alignment in Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/CloudSpotting & SkySpotting Singapore/Maggie Siow)
The alignment of the moon, Jupiter and Venus as seen from the 47th floor of Dawson Estate in Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. (Photo: Asanka Sandeepa Wijekoon)
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According to Facebook group Stargazing Singapore, the phenomenon was visible from about sunset to 9pm in the direction of the western sky.
CNA reader A Kannan captured the sight from an open field in Woodlands. The image, framed by Housing Board blocks and the nearby Causeway Point mall, showed the moon and two planets clearly lit.
The crescent moon, Jupiter and Venus are seen in alignment from Woodlands, Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. Causeway Point shopping mall and Woodlands MRT can be seen in the background. (Photo: A Kannan)
The moon, Jupiter and Venus seen in an alignment in Singapore on Feb 23, 2023 over the Marina Bay area. (Photo: Facebook/Naga Maheeth)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) skywatching tips for February 2023 show that the crescent moon sits just one degree apart from Jupiter in the western sky on Thursday, with "Venus hanging between them".
Jupiter and Venus, known as the two brightest planets in the sky, will appear closer together each evening in February. Both planets will then be in conjunction on Mar 1 - meaning that they will appear very close together.
Taken from Paya Lebar, Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/Stargazing Singapore/KimAnn Annie Sim)
Many in Singapore took to social media to share their photos of the rare event. It was observed in a variety of locations including Harbourfront, Bedok, Paya Lebar, Marina Bay and River Valley.
The moon, Jupiter and Venus seen in an alignment in Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/CloudSpotting & SkySpotting Singapore/Jeffrey C K Lim)
The moon, Jupiter and Venus seen in an alignment in Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/CloudSpotting & SkySpotting Singapore/Maggie Siow)
The alignment of the moon, Jupiter and Venus as seen from the 47th floor of Dawson Estate in Singapore on Feb 23, 2023. (Photo: Asanka Sandeepa Wijekoon)
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