Early morning moon and Venus

Have you been watching Venus and the moon these past few mornings?

The moon and Venus rank as the brightest and second-brightest celestial bodies of nighttime, respectively, and these two luminaries have been standing out mightily in the early morning sky. It’s been an awesome sight!

If you’ve had a hard time getting up in time to see them, here are some views, from all around the world: Miss the moon and Venus this morning? Photos here