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On January 23, 2026 i.e. today a very rare tripartite combination of Moon, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the western sky. After sunset, the crescent moon will be close to bright Saturn, and also close to faint Neptune, giving astronomers around the world a very clear trinity.
During this time the Moon will slowly turn below Saturn and Neptune, due to which a natural smiling face can be clearly seen above the Earth. This triple conjunction occurs when all three celestial bodies appear close together.
A triple conjunction occurs when celestial bodies appear very close to each other in the sky from Earth’s perspective. Even if they are far away in space. Tonight the Moon, Saturn and Neptune will form a compact group after sunset.
With Saturn shining steadily, the Moon will also be brighter and Neptune will be fainter, requiring a smaller telescope to see.
When does ternary conjunction appear?
The triple conjunction of the Moon, Saturn and Neptune will occur in the early evening hours, shortly after sunset on January 23, 2026. The best time to view this alignment is about 30 to 90 minutes after sunset.
It will be easy to see Saturn and the Moon with the naked eye during twilight and early evening. Whereas Neptune will appear quite blurry. A telescope will be needed to see Neptune.
What is an Assembly?
Conjunctions are clear alignments, they depend on the perspective of the Earth. The planets revolve around the Sun in approximately the same plane, so sometimes they appear close to each other in the sky. The Moon and the planet are not physically close to each other in space, but appear to be in the vicinity of Earth.
Where will it be seen here?
The triple conjunction of the Moon, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in most parts of the world. The Northern Hemisphere includes the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The Southern Hemisphere includes countries like Australia, New Zealand, South America and South Africa.
The perfect way to view this rare phenomenon?
Step out of the house immediately after sunset and choose a dark place with less light pollution, facing west. During this time the moon will be easily visible with the naked eye. Saturn will remain bright and stable. It will be visible without any equipment, whereas to see Neptune, the help of binoculars or telescope will have to be taken near Saturn and the Moon.
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