Moon, Venus, and Saturn Aligned Before Dawn

I captured this beautiful celestial alignment from the eastern skies of the United Arab Emirates at dawn on May 25, 2025. The waning crescent Moon appears near the horizon, with bright Venus above it and Saturn higher in the sky, forming a graceful diagonal line. The Moon is softly illuminated by Earthshine, while Venus shines brilliantly as the “morning star.” This peaceful moment was captured around 50 minutes after astronomical dawn, during early civil twilight. Despite the growing morning light, the planets remained clearly visible, offering a rare and serene view before sunrise.

Canon 6d mark II
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm

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