Venus' Vanishing Act: A Weekend Farewell to the Slim Crescent

Venus is currently transitioning into its "new" phase, appearing as a slim crescent and disappearing from the evening sky. This is due to its proximity to Earth and the sun, known as inferior conjunction. Venus will be virtually invisible on August 13th, completely lost in the sun's glare. This phenomenon occurs every 19 months, as Venus' orbit around the sun is shorter than Earth's. After inferior conjunction, Venus will reemerge as the "Morning Star" in the dawn sky.