Venus shines bright beside the crescent Moon

Venus shines so bright, it is often mistaken for stars, satellites and drones (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)Stargazers were treated to a special sight as Venus appeared next to the Moon on Friday night.The second planet from the Sun could be seen with the naked eye in areas with clear skies and low light pollution across the northern hemisphere.Such a sight only occurs with a with a crescent moon. This is because the moon is full when located on the opposite side to Earth to the Sun, illumin