Venus becomes a Crescent — don't miss it!

In early summer, June 3, Venus will pass almost directly between the earth and the Sun. During this event, which astronomers call "lower joint", Venus is gradually becoming a thin Crescent. In pictures of Dave Needle of Raunds, UK, can be seen as observed from earth, the planet, as the moon decreases every day.

"The last few weeks, I watched as Venus grows in size, and its Crescent becomes thinner. It was amazing. As you get closer to the lower connection it will change even faster," said the photographer.

Venus "losing weight" because that turns her night side toward Earth. The closer Venus is to the Sun the visible part of its daylight side becomes smaller. It's like a mini version of the lunar Crescent.

To see the Crescent Venus in binoculars or a small telescope. In the coming night the planet will look increasingly thin ring. The horns of the Crescent may actually be in contact when June 3, the angle between Venus and the Sun reaches the smallest value.

Translated by «Yandex.Translator»