The Moon and Venus

Tomorrow morning, February 24th, will see a brilliant Venus paired with a crescent Moon. Look for the pair to rise about 04:00HST to be 33° above the horizon at sunrise. An 18% illuminated Moon will be a nice match for Venus shining brilliantly at -4.6 magnitude. Separation will be about 7&deg.

The following morning, February 25th, will see the Moon 7° below Venus. Observant sky-watchers will note Mercury another 16° closer to the eastern horizon and the rising Sun.