Jupiter and Venus - the two brightest planets - have been appearing together in the morning sky.
They have been obvious to the bare eye over the UK and nations in the mid-northern scopes, including parts of the US.
Specialists said they were so close as to show up practically over each other, maybe seeming as though one brilliant star.
In the UK the best survey time was 40 minutes before dawn, yet the planets started showing up before day break.
While the planets are visible to the naked eye, viewers with a telescope have also been able to see Jupiter's four Galilean moons.
People in the UK have taken to social media to share their photos of the planetary display.
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Seen from London, the planets started showing up in the blink of an eye before 06:00 GMT with conjunction happening soon after.
Spectators have had a continuous view toward the South East as the planets have been low in the sky. Those on high ground have had the most obvious opportunity with regards to seeing the conjunction.
Robert Massey, acting official executive of the Royal Astronomical Society, said binoculars managed a superior view before the sun transcends the skyline yet cautioned individuals not to do this after dawn, as it could be perilous.
Venus and Jupiter conjunction: Sky-watchers witness first light show.
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November 13, 2017
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