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Bright Moon and Crescent Venus

Moon and crescent of Venus above trees.
Source: NASA/Bill Dunford
Published: April 30, 2019
Historical Date: July 15, 2018

Bright Venus seen near the crescent Moon on July 15, 2018.

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