How Hawaiʻi can see a heavenly ‘smiley face' in the sky tomorrow
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A rare and beautiful sight is coming to the early morning sky over Hawaiʻi on Friday, April 25.
It's a heavenly'smiley face' made by three celestial bodies. If you're up early enough, you'll have the chance to see this unique alignment that looks like the sky is smiling down on you.
Here's what to know:
This cosmic smile is made when Venus, Saturn and a thin crescent moon form a shape that looks like a smiling face. Venus will be the brightest 'eye', Saturn the other 'eye' and the moon will be the 'smile' under them.
These three objects will appear close together in the sky, though they are actually millions of miles apart.
The best time to see this event is around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, April 25. That's right before sunrise. You'll need to look toward the east, near the horizon. Try to find a place with a clear view, like a beach or an open area away from tall buildings and trees.
While the alignment can be seen with just your eyes, binoculars or a small telescope can help you see more detail. Check the weather the night before, since clouds could block your view. It helps to set your alarm early and arrive at your viewing spot a few minutes before 5:30 a.m.
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Events like this don't happen often. They're a reminder that even early mornings can bring moments of wonder.
You can click to learn about more celestial events happening through 2025.
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Whether you love astronomy or just enjoy beautiful things in nature, this smiling sky will be worth waking up for.
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