A close conjunction of Venus and the crescent moon were seen across the world this weekend. Here are the best images of one of the night sky's most arresting sights.

The clear skies of South Florida made perfect conditions for seeing a beautiful crescent moon Friday. However, residents also got a show of a rare celestial event — a brightly lit Venus.

Stargazers around the globe were treated to a stunning celestial scene on Friday as Venus appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon. The planet was visible to the naked eye from the UK to the US, Turkey and China.

Watford photographers snapped these amazing images of the Crescent Moon close to Venus tonight as January delivers spectacular evening skies

On Friday night, the planet was visible to the naked eye in areas with clear skies and minimal light pollution.

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

Despite not being a star at all, Venus has been dubbed the Morning or Evening Star because it has in the past been mistaken for one due to its bright shine making it visible in both the morning and the evening. More recently, it’s been mistaken for manmade objects like satellites and drones.

Check out the stunning celestial images of Venus shining brightly above a crescent Moon, visible worldwide from the UK to the US, Turkey, and China.

Last night, stargazers around the world witnessed a rare celestial event as Venus aligned with a crescent moon in the night sky.