In fact, most of the time Venus is in a half phase or appears as a crescent under a telescope. Check the latest weather forecast for the current conditions tonight.

Because Venus and Mercury are way more distant than the moon, a telescope is needed to see the phases. Right now Venus is showing us a “half moon” phase with about 50% of the planet in ...

Like our moon, Venus undergoes phases (although you need a telescope or binoculars to see them). ... so it’s in the “new” phase. At western elongation, it’s half lit again.

The phases of Venus. ... Your clenched fist held at arm's length measures roughly 10 degrees in width, so Venus will appear "two and a half fists" high at that hour.

If you have a small telescope, point it at Venus in January and February 2025 to see the planet's phase change. With a telescope, you'll be able to see Venus appear to grow as it gets closer to Earth.

Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what's called an inferior conjunction.. The moment of conjunction will happen at around 9 p.m. EDT, but don't plan on seeing the linkup.