The Moon, Venus, and Spica in the Dawn Sky on Saturday
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On Saturday, 7 November 2026, the skies over the Arab world will display a beautiful astronomical phenomenon visible to the naked eye, shortly before sunrise. At that time, the waning crescent Moon, the planet Venus, and the star Spica will draw close to one another near the eastern horizon.
Venus is the brightest planet in the sky after the Moon and is often visible before sunrise or after sunset. Spica is one of the brightest stars in the constellation Virgo, a bright white star that is easy to identify near the planet and the Moon. The close approach of these three objects will be clearly visible to anyone observing the sky during the early hours of dawn.
The Jeddah Astronomical Society is sharing this information with astronomy enthusiasts in the Kingdom and across the Arab world. Those interested in observing are advised to move away from the bright lights of the city and choose an open location overlooking the eastern horizon, as a clear view will help them see this close alignment more easily.
Such phenomena are a suitable opportunity for families and students to learn about the movements of celestial objects. This event can be observed in the early morning of Saturday, before sunlight intensifies and makes it difficult to see the stars and planets.
Sources: عكاظ
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