Venus adorns a crescent moon just before New Year's eve: When will it sparkle the skies in January?

On Friday, stargazers across the globe were treated to a breathtaking sight as Venus gleamed brilliantly above a crescent Moon.

This celestial event, which was visible to the naked eye from regions in the UK, US, Turkey, and China, captivated skywatchers eager to witness the cosmic display, reported the BBC.

Known as the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star" due to its dazzling presence in the sky, Venus often stands out as the brightest object in the heavens when visible, making it a favourite among astronomy enthusiasts.

The sky will continue to offer astronomical wonders in January, with even more opportunities to catch glimpses of Venus and Saturn.

Stargazers should mark their calendars for 18 January, when the two planets will appear just 2.2° apart—a stunning sight for any night sky observer.

For those hoping for additional cosmic thrills, the Quadrantid meteor shower is still in full swing. Active since 26 December, the shower is set to peak on Saturday and will continue dazzling observers until 12 January.

With the meteor shower ongoing and planetary alignments on the horizon, the start of 2025 promises to deliver a spectacular start to the year for astronomy lovers.