A phenomenon as subtle as dazzling will happen on April 25 and promises to steal all eyes. It is a special alignment in which the Moon and two planets Bright they will seem to form a smile in the night sky. An event that, beyond the astronomical, invites you to look up and marvel.
This peculiar celest image is not a product of chance. The Moon growing, along with Venus and Saturn – two of the planets more visible to the naked eye – they will be located in such a way that they will seem to draw a happy expression. A cosmic curiosity that some already baptized as “the smile of the universe.”
What makes this conjunction so special?
The key is in perspective from Earth. When three celestial bodies align in a certain way from our point of view, they can lead to recognizable figures. In this case, the two planets They will act as “eyes” and the curve of the Moon Like the “mouth”, forming a smiling face that will last just a few hours after sunset.
Although these types of lineups are not unpublished, they are uncommon. The last time something similar was observed was in 2008, and it is not expected to happen again with this precision for several years. Therefore, sky fans are already preparing to photograph the moment.
To better enjoy the event, it is recommended to get away from the city or look for sites with little light pollution. The ideal is to look towards the west horizon shortly after dusk. With luck and a clear sky, the smile will be clearly visible to the naked eye.
Beyond the astronomical data, there is something poetic in this type of phenomena: remember that, in the midst of the routine, the sky always has something new to offer. And this time, he gives us a smile.
