Unique astronomical spectacle in April: when and how to see the ‘Laughing Moon’

Skywatchers worldwide (especially America, Europe, Africa and parts of Asia) could be in for a treat later this week with early signs from NASA suggesting that a smiley face may greet us on April 25.

The arrangement of Venus, Saturn and a slender crescent Moon could create a unique visual phenomenon resembling a smiley face in the sky, according to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson.

This alignment will be visible to anyone who has a clear view of the eastern horizon before sunrise on Friday, April 25.

“I checked Stellarium software, and I went to different points on Earth, and it’s a global thing,” Culbertson told FOX Weather. “So anyone on Earth should be able to see it if you are in a good position.”

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