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24-05-2025
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Venus, Saturn and the moon dazzle at dawn in 'romantic' photo from Chew Valley Lake (photo)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Astrophotographer Josh Dury captured a stunning celestial scene early Friday morning (May 23), as the planets Venus and Saturn aligned with the thin waning crescent moon above the still waters of Chew Valley Lake, Somerset, U.K. The image was taken at 4 a.m. BST (11 p.m. EDT / 03:00 GMT) and showcases a fleeting "celestial triangle" that appeared just before sunrise. "The planets Saturn, Venus and the waning crescent moon formed a beautiful cosmic display," Dury told in an email. This cosmic meetup unfolded in the quiet moments before dawn, with Venus shining brightly just below the moon and Saturn positioned higher in the sky. The peaceful lake and early morning mist offered the perfect foreground. "For this scene, I had drawn attention to a simple, natural composition," Dury said. "Picture the scene at dawn break; rolling mist over the Great Lake, the sound of a distant cuckoo fills the air and water so still — it was like a mirror. All together, making for an overly romantic scene that lasted only for a matter of minutes before the light of dawn emerged." Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 Dury used a Sony A7S II camera with a Sigma 85mm F/1.4 Art lens mounted on a Benro Tortoise Tripod to capture the shot. If you missed this early morning display, don't worry: You still have a chance to catch a similar view early Saturday (May 24), when the crescent moon shifts to Venus' left, with Saturn positioned higher to the right. If you're looking for a telescope or binoculars to observe the night sky, our guides for the best binoculars deals and the best telescope deals now can help. Our best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography can help you get ready to capture the next stunning skywatching event. Editor's Note: If you snap an awesome astrophoto and would like to share it with readers, send your photo(s), comments, and your name and location to spacephotos@
Yahoo
09-04-2025
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Newly discovered Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) captured in stunning photo blazing across UK skies
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The newly discovered comet, now designated Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) is making a striking debut in the early morning skies — and astrophotographer Josh Dury had front-row seats to capture it this morning. "Amazing to witness such a newly discovered comet just several hours after its official designation," Dury told Dury captured Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) soaring over the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Somerset, U.K. at approximately 4:50 a.m. local time. Equipment used: Sony A7S II Sigma 150-600mm sport at 369mm focal length "Comets are a great celestial attraction — as these are opportunities to capture dirty snowballs; the oldest objects from the far edges of our solar system," Dury told "Each takes on unique characters of their own in appearance and color, providing signals from the early formation of our place in the universe." Related: New comet SWAN25F is turning heads — and telescopes — toward the morning sky The comet was discovered in late March by Australian amateur astronomer Michael Mattiazzo, using imagery from the SWAN instrument aboard the sun-watching SOHO spacecraft, which maps hydrogen in the solar wind. Enough observational data has now been collected and the discovery confirmed by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center, it is now designated Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN). Related stories: — Solar eclipse shines over Stonehenge in stunning photo from Astrophotographer Josh Dury — Astrophotographer captures 'rare' planetary parade as 7 planets align in the night sky (photo) — Photographer captures rare Comet G3 ATLAS from UK in dramatic 'once-in-a-lifetime' image If you're hoping to catch a glimpse of the comet yourself, you'll need to act quickly. It will remain visible until around April 14, after which it moves into the constellation Andromeda and becomes lost in the twilight as it approaches the sun. The comet reaches perihelion — its closest point to the sun — on May 1, after which it will become visible from the southern hemisphere. "With weather and moon prospects, this was our best chance to observe from the UK," Dury said.
