Venus, the celestial body with brightness second only to the Sun and the Moon in the sky. Unlike other stars that we usually see only at night, Venus can be observed at times when we might think there are no stars at all! Because it is so close to the Sun, we often spot it near the Sun. Conversely, it's not visible during the late hours of the night. Over the past month, Venus has been large and slender, and I've been continuously observing it.
In this composite image, you can see its bright white appearance against the blue sky in July. After mid-August, Venus passed between the Sun and Earth, becoming the morning star. Despite its proximity to the Sun, you can still spot its slender form. When the Sun rises and the sky brightens, you can still catch a glimpse of it before it merges with the sky. Even thin clouds can't hide it. Before sunrise, when the sky is filled with crimson hues, Venus, resembling a small crescent, appears even more enchanting. The dispersion phenomenon formed by celestial bodies passing through the atmosphere is usually more easily observed with the Sun and the Moon. However, you can also observe the dispersion phenomenon of Venus. Here is the link to the Venus dispersion phenomenon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJGiAeciHE8.
With all its beautiful facets, it suddenly becomes clear why Venus represents "beauty" in Western mythology!

Canon R7 + SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 S DG OS HSM Sports

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