What is that bright object next to the moon?

Venus and the moon have been lighting up the sky delighting early rising stargazers.

Here is a selection of your photos.

Image source, Tim Clark/@buildark

Image caption, Tim Clark posts from Dorset on Instagram: "Lovely early morning walk today. Cold and crisp鈥. potential Christmas card picture?"

Image source, Louise Robinson

Image caption, This purple picture was captured by Louise Robinson in Sheffield.

Image source, @DavidBflower

Image caption, David Blanchflower, who says he is an amateur astrophysicist and astrophotographer, shared this shot from Newcastle Upon Tyne, on social media.

Image source, Gavin Matthews

Image caption, Gavin Matthews posted on Twitter: "#moon and #venus on a chilly morning at #heathrow"

Image source, Free Walking Tours Howth

Image caption, The moon and Venus hanging about together in the early morning in Howth, Dublin

Image source, Alfons Puertas

Image caption, Alfons Puertas's view from the Fabra Observatory, in Barcelona. He posts: "Watching #Moon and #Venus at #dawn from #Barcelona #obsFabra @StormHour"

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