... Cameras around the globe pointed skyward this week to capture the spectacular conjunction of a crescent Moon and bright planets Venus and Jupiter. ... Smile in the Sky . ... It also featured the remarkable conjunction of the crescent Moon, Venus, and Jupiter forming a twilight smiley face. ... On December 1, bright planets Venus and Jupiter gathered near the young crescent Moon, an inspiring celestial scene in early evening skies around the world. ... Massive Stars Resolved in the Carina Nebula . ...