On the morning of September 19, 2025, skywatchers around the world captured the dramatic conjunction of Venus, the crescent moon, and the bright star Regulus. Our community shared these stunning photos of the celestial trio lighting up the dawn sky. Did you see it, too? Share your experience in the comments!
Moon, Venus and Regulus lit up the Friday morning sky
Did you see the spectacular gathering of worlds and stars on Friday morning, September 19, 2025? The waning crescent moon paired with Venus and Regulus, brightest star in Leo the Lion. And our global community of photographers captured the scene to share with us! Enjoy photos of the celestial trio here, or in a video … and more are still coming into EarthSky Community Photos.
Did you see the conjunction? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Steve Wilson in Salina, Kansas, captured the moon, Venus and Regulus on Friday morning, September 19, 2025. Steve wrote: “I had noticed that the very thin crescent moon, Venus and Regulus were going to be in the same field of view with my telescope, so I got out early and started taking photos. Even got a bit of earthshine on the moon.” Thank you, Steve!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Greg Redfern in the Big Meadows area of Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, captured this scene on September 19, 2025. Greg wrote: “With a hooting owl keeping me company, the waning moon, Venus and Regulus rose above the meadows’ horizon. Beautiful sight in a beautiful place.” Thank you, Greg!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Arthur Cross in Fort Pierce, Florida, captured the moon, Venus and Regulus on September 19, 2025. Arthur wrote: “I was walking out to take the garbage out and looked up and saw those 3 in a row. Something told me to take the picture. I thought it was unique.” Thank you, Arthur!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Ray Tolomeo captured this image in Washington, D.C., and wrote: “Just a perfect weather morning to capture the conjunction over the U.S. Capitol.” Thank you, Ray!
More pics of the stunning conjunction
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Amy Van Artsdalen in Mansfield, Texas, captured a closeup of the moon and Venus on September 19, 2025. Amy wrote: “We just happened to be outside to witness this!” Thank you, Amy!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Victoria Buckman in Davenport, Florida, captured the moon, Venus, Regulus and other stars on September 19, 2025. Victoria wrote: “Thank you to my husband for telling me this beauty was visible this morning.” And thank you, Victoria, for sharing your image with us!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Steven Sweet in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, captured the moon, Venus, and Regulus A and B on September 19, 2025. Steven wrote: “I was busy with two cameras until sunrise with the trio in the sky.” Thank you, Steven!Click here to submit a photo.
Bottom line: The EarthSky community outdid itself with these photos of the crescent moon, Venus and Regulus in the morning sky on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Kelly Kizer Whitt - EarthSky’s nature and travel vlogger on YouTube - writes and edits some of the most fascinating stories at EarthSky.org. She's been writing about science, with a focus on astronomy, for decades. She began her career at Astronomy Magazine and made regular contributions to other outlets, including AstronomyToday and the Sierra Club. She has nine published books, including a children's picture book, Solar System Forecast, and a young adult dystopian novel, A Different Sky.
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