LOOK: Did you see the "smiley face" in the sky?
The dark sky was lit up with a rare "smiley face" caused by an alignment of Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon.
On Friday, April 25, most of the world was treated to a rare sight in the dark sky – a "smiley face".
Look here:
Had a smile following me all the way to work this morning. Let me explain .. the 'smiley face' is made up of an alignment of Venus, Saturn and the crescent Moon close together in the morning sky.
— Leanne Manas (@LeanneManas) April 25, 2025
Couldn’t help but feel pretty special with that hanging overhead. #SmileyMoon pic.twitter.com/TSXG2h0tIr
According to BBC's Sky at Night Magazine, the smiley face was made up of an alignment of Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon.
The moon's thin crescent formed the smile of the face, while Venus made the face's left eye, and Saturn made its right eye.
Sky at Night Magazine reported that this is such a rare sight, not just because it looked like a smiley face, but also because it’s uncommon for planets to appear close to the moon, something known as a conjunction.
Two or more planets close to the moon – like this "smiley face" – are known as a massing in astronomy.
Look east in the predawn sky on April 25! 🌙✨
— The Secrets Of The Universe (@cosmic_secrets) April 23, 2025
If you're in North America, you’re in for a treat—Venus, Saturn, and the Moon will line up to form a smiley face in the sky! 😊
A rare and joyful celestial sight! Happy skygazing—and follow us for more space updates! 🔭💫 pic.twitter.com/vW0pLmYWDX
Tune in to the 'Breakfast with Martin Bester', weekdays from 06:00 – 09:00. Stream the show live here or download our mobile app here.
Listen to Jacaranda FM:
- 94.2
- Jacaranda FM App
- http://jacarandafm.com
- DStv 858/ OpenView 602
Follow us on social media:
Image: Xola Ntshinga