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Crescent Moon Conjunction with Saturn Dazzles Skies This Week

1/19/2026

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A crescent moon will pass by Saturn this week, creating a conjunction visible from London at 18:00 GMT.
The moon is less than four days old and about 15% illuminated, showing Earthshine as sunlight reflects from Earth onto the moon.
Saturn will appear as a point of light rather than a twinkling star.
The event can also be seen from the southern hemisphere, offering another vantage for observing the sky.

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A crescent moon will pass by Saturn this week, creating a conjunction visible from London at 18:00 GMT.
The moon is less than four days old and about 15% illuminated, showing Earthshine as sunlight reflects from Earth onto the moon.
Saturn will appear as a point of light rather than a twinkling star.
The event can also be seen from the southern hemisphere, offering another vantage for observing the sky.