... The Dark Doodad Nebula . ... What is that strange dark ribbon on the sky? ... A Halo Around the Moon . ... Have you ever seen a halo around the Moon? ... Cameras around the globe pointed skyward this week to capture the spectacular conjunction of a crescent Moon and bright planets Venus and Jupiter. ... Venus in the Moon . ... 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. ... Astronaut.. ...