Dark skies: Venus, Jupiter and the Moon pictured across Wales
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The planets could be seen in the sky just after sunset in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Stargazers across Wales were able to witness Venus, Jupiter and the Moon aligned in the night sky on Thursday.
The brightest planets in the night sky were visible during a spectacular celestial event known as a conjunction.
According to the , the two planets reach their apparent closest point at the start of March when they'll appear to form one point.
Take a look at a selection of the best images as people across Wales looked to the skies.
Stunning clear skies and the planets in Blaenavon, Torfaen
Bright moon and planets in Aberdaron, Gwynedd
A crescent moon shining high above Swansea's streets
The planets and Moon seen from Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
A bright crescent moon shining in Swansea
Clear skies and views of Venus and Jupiter in Llithfaen, Gwynedd
The Moon shone bright for those in Penmon, Anglesey
One 大象传媒 Weather Watcher, Susy Storm, captured this close up shot of the Moon from Llithfaen, on the Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd
Venus and Jupiter were easily visible at dusk in Llandrindod Wells, Powys
Venus and Jupiter were visible alongside the Moon above the trees in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd
The planets alongside the moon in Carnguwch, Gwynedd
- Published23 February 2023
- Published23 February 2023
