In pictures: Crescent moon, Jupiter and Venus seen in alignment over Singapore

SINGAPORE: Skygazers in Singapore were treated to a clear view of the crescent moon, Jupiter and Venus on Thursday (Feb 23) evening – with all three celestial bodies seen in alignment. 

According to Facebook group Stargazing Singapore, the phenomenon was visible from about sunset to 9pm in the direction of the western sky.

CNA reader A Kannan captured the sight from an open field in Woodlands. The image, framed by Housing Board blocks and the nearby Causeway Point mall, showed the moon and two planets clearly lit.