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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lynn Rusk

Venus, Saturn and the Moon set to form rare ‘smiley face’ planet alignment

A crescent moon rises over Tynemouth Priory on the north-east coast of England (Owen Humphreys/PA) - (PA Archive)

Stargazers will be treated to a rare sight this week as Venus, Saturn and the Moon align to create a “smiley face” formation in the night sky.

This rare alignment will be visible for about an hour at around 5.30am on Friday morning, with sunrise taking place at around 6.30am.

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