Two Views, Two Crescents . ... Credit Copyright: Left - Stefano De Rosa , Right - Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN ) Explanation: Venus rose in a glowing dawn sky on November 5th, just before the Sun. For early morning risers, its brilliant crescent phase was best appreciated with binoculars or a small telescope. ... Left, separated by less than a degree, the two crescents hover above a sea of clouds. ... For now, the crescent phase of Venus remains easy to enjoy with binoculars in November's dawn skies. ...