Venus to disappear behind moon in 'extremely rare' event

Stargazers are advised to keep watch as the sky brightens to witness the moon approaching Venus and then passing in front of it at around 9.30am on Thursday morning. Picture: Denis Minihane

Stargazers are in for an "extremely rare" spectacle on Thursday as the moon sets alongside Venus with both being visible in the sky. 

Venus will be visible from around 7am to 8am on Thursday morning, resembling a “super bright star” in the sky.