This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.

In the coming evenings, a crescent moon will appear after sunset. Look west after sunset for a chance to see a super-slim 2.4%-lit crescent moon. It won’t be easy because it will only be in the ...

And be sure to get outside after sunset tonight (Feb. 1). For that evening a lovely crescent moon will appear to snuggle up close to Venus, particularly for skywatchers across the Western Hemisphere.