17.07.2026 10:40
In Kırıkkale, after sunset, the crescent-shaped Moon and Venus were seen together. Venus next to the Moon resembled the star-and-crescent motif on the Turkish flag.
The meeting of the Moon and Venus in the sky was captured from the air in Kırıkkale after sunset. The scene, formed by the combination with the red glow of sunset, mesmerized the viewers. Venus, shining right next to the crescent, stood out prominently in the sky and attracted great interest from citizens. This natural event, clearly observable from different points of the city, created great excitement among the local population.
CRESCENT AND STAR MOTIF IN THE SKY
This rare encounter in the sky, combined with the position of the crescent and the brightness of Venus, created an image reminiscent of the crescent and star motif on the Turkish flag. It was recorded by many citizens with their mobile phones and shared on social media. The images quickly received great appreciation.