Don't miss stunning celestial pairing tonight

There are many rare and spectacular celestial events that stargazers eagerly look forward to viewing. Solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers and the conjunction of bright planets are just a few celestial happenings that are heavily promoted and on the top of an avid sky watcher's list to observe. There are also many more common events that are often overlooked. However, these common occurrences can be just as stunning, and they will enhance your enjoyment of the sky if you know when and where to look for them.

Stargazers are in for a treat tonight as the waxing crescent moon, in its month-long journey around Earth, joins brilliant Jupiter in the south-southwestern sky after sunset.

Tonight's pairing between Jupiter and the crescent moon may not be as glamorous as an eclipse or a conjunction of bright planets, but it is a spectacular event that shouldn't be missed.

Here's hoping for clear skies tonight.