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Dark skies: Venus, Jupiter and the Moon pictured across Wales

24 February 2023

The planets could be seen in the sky just after sunset in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Weather Watchers/Dai Spy Photo of Venus and Jupiter in Llanelli — The planets could be seen in the sky just after sunset in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Stargazers across Wales were able to witness Venus, Jupiter and the Moon aligned in the night sky on Thursday.

The brightest planets in the night sky were visible during a spectacular celestial event known as a conjunction.

According to the UK Space Agency, the two planets reach their apparent closest point at the start of March when they'll appear to form one point.

Take a look at a selection of the best images as people across Wales looked to the skies.

Stunning clear skies and the planets in Blaenavon, Torfaen

Weather Watchers/Blaenavon Photos Photo of Venus and Jupiter in the sky in Blaenavon — Stunning clear skies and the planets in Blaenavon, Torfaen

Bright moon and planets in Aberdaron, Gwynedd

Dani Robertson Photo of Venus and Jupiter in Aberdaron — Bright moon and planets in Aberdaron, Gwynedd

A crescent moon shining high above Swansea's streets

Duane Evans Photo of stars in Swansea — A crescent moon shining high above Swansea's streets

The planets and Moon seen from Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Weather Watchers / Lluniau Photo of stars in Tonypandy — The planets and Moon seen from Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf

A bright crescent moon shining in Swansea

Weather watchers/emv82 Photo of a crescent moon in Swansea — A bright crescent moon shining in Swansea

Clear skies and views of Venus and Jupiter in Llithfaen, Gwynedd

Weather watchers/Susy Storm Photo of stars in Llithfaen — Clear skies and views of Venus and Jupiter in Llithfaen, Gwynedd

The Moon shone bright for those in Penmon, Anglesey

Weather Watchers/Ani Caul Photo of stars in Penmon — The Moon shone bright for those in Penmon, Anglesey

One BBC Weather Watcher, Susy Storm, captured this close up shot of the Moon from Llithfaen, on the Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd

Weather Watchers/Susy Storm Photo of a crescent moon Llithfaen — One BBC Weather Watcher, Susy Storm, captured this close up shot of the Moon from Llithfaen, on the Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd

Venus and Jupiter were easily visible at dusk in Llandrindod Wells, Powys

Weather watchers/ Rustytwig weather Photo of Venus and Jupiter in Llandrindod Wells — Venus and Jupiter were easily visible at dusk in Llandrindod Wells, Powys

Venus and Jupiter were visible alongside the Moon above the trees in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd

Weather Watchers/Davey Storm Photo of Venus and Jupiter in Llanaelhaearn — Venus and Jupiter were visible alongside the Moon above the trees in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd

The planets alongside the moon in Carnguwch, Gwynedd

Weather Watchers/Davey Storm Photo of Venus and Jupiter in Carnguwch — The planets alongside the moon in Carnguwch, Gwynedd

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