22-04-2025
Triple conjunction of Venus, Saturn and Moon on April 25
A rare celestial event would be visible over the Bengaluru skies in the early hours of April 25. There would be a triple conjunction of the planets Venus and Saturn, along with the crescent Moon. According to astronomers, a glimpse of this phenomenon can be viewed at around 5.30 am on April 25.
'The morning sky on April 25 will present a beautiful spectacle about an hour before sunrise. Look east and find a bright Venus close to a crescent Moon with a feeble Saturn a couple of degrees below the latter,' said Prof. R.C. Kapoor, formerly with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA).
The formation of the three celestial bodies will resemble a smiley face. However, this may not be visible in India, said Prof. Kapoor.
'On the morning of 25 April next, Moon, Venus, and Saturn will come together to form a smile configuration. But in India, we will see them close, but the trio will still be hours away from the celestial smile. That is, India will miss the particular moment. Smile-y or no smile-y, the sight nearer home will still be a beautiful one from wherever you watch. A small telescope will add to the thrill. Saturn may disappoint a bit as its rings at present are nearly edge-on,' Prof. Kapoor said.
Though this event can be seen with the naked eye, Prof Kapoor cautions not to view the sun directly or with a telescope.
