... Credit Copyright: Joe Orman Explanation: Rising before the Sun on February 2nd, astro photographer Joe Orman anticipated this apparition of the bright morning star Venus near a lovely crescent Moon above a neighbor's house in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Fortunately, the alignment of bright planets and the Moon is one of the most inspiring sights in the night sky and one that is often easy to enjoy and share without any special equipment. ... Moon Meets Morning Star . Moon Meets Jupiter . ...