Young crescent moon and Venus to align in evening twilight on Friday

A young crescent moon will appear alongside Venus in the western sky shortly after sunset on Friday, July 17, 2026.

• The moon, three days past new, will have just under 16% of its visible surface illuminated.
• Venus will shine as a brilliant white point low above the western horizon.
• The pair will set quickly after sunset, with buildings, trees, or hills potentially blocking the view.
• The alignment will also be visible from the southern hemisphere, looking west after sunset.