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Starwatch: Catch the striking trifecta of Venus, the moon and Spica at break of dawn
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PUBLISHEDNov 2, 2026, 6:00 AM
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The brilliant planet is about to join the waning crescent moon and the brightest star in the Virgo constellation Early risers have a beautiful sight to look forward to this week as brilliant Venus joins the waning crescent moon and the star Spica in the morning sky.
The chart shows the view looking east-south-east from London at 0600 GMT on 7 November. Venus will be the easiest object to identify, shining…
Main source: The Guardian Science
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