Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Moon and Venus Conjunction: Viewing Guide for September 19
Get ready for a beautiful sight!
On September 19, you can watch the moon and Venus together in the early morning sky.
Look east before sunrise; Venus will shine brightly near the moon and the star Regulus.
In some places like Europe, the moon will even pass in front of Venus, hiding it from view!
You don't need any special equipment to see it, but binoculars or a telescope could make the view more stunning.
A conjunction of the moon, Venus, and Regulus will be visible on September 19.
Viewers should look east about two hours before sunrise.
Venus will appear bright below the crescent moon, with Regulus nearby.
In some areas, the moon will pass in front of Venus, an occultation.
No special equipment is needed, but binoculars or a telescope are recommended.
- Who
- Skywatchers
- What
- Viewing the conjunction of the moon, Venus, and Regulus and, in some areas, the occultation of Venus
- When
- September 19, about two hours before sunrise
- Where
- Eastern horizon, visible across the US, and other locations
- Why
- To observe a celestial event
- Event
- Moon, Venus, and Regulus Conjunction
- Date
- September 19
- Viewing Time
- About two hours before sunrise
- Visibility (US)
- Crescent moon near Venus and Regulus
- Visibility (Other areas)
- Moon occults Venus in Europe, Canada, Asia, Africa
- Equipment
- Naked eye; binoculars/telescope recommended
