At just 11% illumination, the waning crescent Moon will hover very low above the eastern horizon approximately 45 minutes before sunrise, positioned just to the left of Venus.

The waning crescent is the last phase before the lunar cycle repeats with a 'new moon' phase, where it is completely obscured from Earth's perspective,” wrote NASA in the caption of the post.

Bright Earthshine illuminates the waning crescent moon as Saturn peeks over its upper limb in this night-sky photo taken shortly after the moon occulted the planet on Feb. 2.

Moon Phase: Waning crescent (17%) *Times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset are given in local time from 40° N 90° W. The Moon’s illumination is given at 12 P.M. local time from the ...

SAN DIEGO — The waning crescent moon accompanied by a bright Venus could be seen levitating over the San Diego region early Thursday morning.

MINNEAPOLIS — Venus and the waning crescent moon briefly met in the morning sky Thursday. WCCO photographer captured the celestial bodies together. Watch in the video above.

Waning Crescent: As the Moon approaches the end of its repeating cycle, the waning crescent phase sees the Sun-facing edge of the Moon shrinking to a thin sliver of illumination.

Saturn and the crescent moon will kiss in the sky on April 16 (Image credit: Getty) Early risers will get a chance to see beautiful Saturn shining just above a slim waning crescent moon this week.

The waning crescent moon — appearing before the new moon phase — signals a time of reflection, release and preparation for renewal. During this phase, the focus shifts toward introspection as ...