Venus Meets a Razor-Thin Moon in Tonight’s Sunset Sky
TL;DR
Tonight (March 19) after sunset, a slim crescent Moon sits just below Venus in the western sky. Venus will be easy to spot about 30–40 minutes after sunset, while the 1% illumination Moon will be a tricky, binoculars-helped target; if skies aren’t clear, tomorrow’s sighting should be easier.
- Night sky tonight (March 19): Challenge yourself to find the whisper-thin crescent moon with Venus Space
- There's a chance to see a wafer-thin Moon with Venus this week. Are you up to the challenge? BBC Sky at Night Magazine
- Venus and Crescent Moon The Vineyard Gazette
- Starwatch: crescent moon to join Venus in evening twilight inkl
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