Uranus will also be on show, if you fancy a more challenging target. Early risers are in for a celestial treat on July 5, ...

The moon, Venus and the Pleiades open star cluster will form an unusual celestial triangle on June 22. | Credit: Starry Night ...

Venus is shining like a jewel in western skies near the well-known Pleiades star cluster, and the planet is due to become a thick crescent in the weeks to come. IE 11 is not supported.

From now through mid-April, Venus will help you find the elusive planet Mercury. And along the way, Venus will have a striking interaction with the Pleiades star cluster.

Venus dazzles next to the Pleiades open star cluster in Taurus. The planet passes 2.6° south of the cluster April 11. Check out this encounter with binoculars.

Venus and the Pleiades Bright Venus slides past the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus this week. Stephen Rahn (Flickr) Bright planets hang in the west and Last Quarter Moon shines from April 7 to 14.

The crescent moon, Venus and the Pleiades will reach conjunction during the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower this Saturday. Here's how to watch the stunning show.

I want to share one more major piece of information about Venus Pleiades encounters. The closest of them happens at eight-year intervals with the most recent tight pairing occurring in 2020.

Want to see the moon, Venus or the Pleiades up close? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects. For a more in-depth look at ...

Venus will appear 6 degrees above and to the left of the waxing crescent moon by Saturday, with the Pleiades star cluster — a group of seven visible (and many more dim) stars popularly known as ...