Early risers on April 25th have a chance to witness a rare celestial alignment. The crescent moon, Venus, and Saturn will form a smiley face in the eastern sky before sunrise. Clear skies and a good view of the horizon are essential for spotting this fleeting phenomenon,

To spot the celestial 'smiley face,' skywatchers in the U.S. will need a clear view of the eastern horizon in the hour leading up to sunrise on April 25. Look to the eastern sky a

Venus and Saturn will be in just the correct spot in their revolution around the sun to match up with the waning crescent moon, making the smiley face appear. Everything is expected to line up Friday morning around 5:30 a.m.