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Crescent Moon Slides Past Venus in July Evening Sky

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Source: Astronomy Magazine
Crescent Moon Slides Past Venus in July Evening Sky
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On July 17, 2026, the crescent Moon slides south of Venus in the western post-sunset sky, pairing with the bright planet as they fade toward the horizon, with the Coma Star Cluster coming into view as darkness settles.

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