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 in many cities across the world, including in the UK, US, Turkey and China.

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.

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

Stargazers were treated to a special sight as Venus appeared next to the Moon on Friday night. The second planet from the Sun could be seen with the naked eye in areas with clear skies and low light pollution across the northern hemisphere.

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.

Stargazers were treated to a spectacular display last night, as the planet Venus could be seen shining brightly next to a crescent Moon. Avid astronomers around the world got some incredible snaps of it,