Early risers on April 25th have a chance to witness a rare celestial alignment. The crescent moon, Venus, and Saturn will form a smiley face in the eastern sky before sunrise. Clear skies and a good view of the horizon are essential for spotting this fleeting phenomenon,

While Venus and Saturn are expected to appear bright in the dark sky and can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope may help when looking for the ‘smirking moon’ details.

You might be able to see the so-called 'smiley face' if you're just at the right spot. But this facial feature will only have a passing resemblance to a smile, as Venus and Saturn will shine next to the horns of the brightly-lit crescent Moon.