Muscat – Stargazers in Oman will witness a remarkable celestial event as Venus reaches its maximum brightness on Sunday evening. The planet will appear as a brilliant object on the western horizon after sunset, offering a striking visual display.

Venus, the third brightest object in the sky after the sun and moon, will achieve an apparent brightness of -4.52 magnitude, making it approximately 30 times brighter than Sirius, the brightest star. During this period, Venus will be at its closest point to Earth, reflecting a significant amount of sunlight in its crescent phase.

This rare phenomenon provides a unique opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts to observe one of the most dazzling sights in the night sky.