RIYADH: Residents in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region witnessed a striking celestial event on Wednesday evening, as the crescent moon aligned closely with Spica, the brightest star in the Virgo constellation.

The conjunction was clearly visible to the naked eye, creating a vivid contrast against the night sky and drawing the attention of astronomy enthusiasts and casual observers, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

While such lunar alignments with zodiacal stars occur regularly, favorable weather conditions and clear skies contributed to the clarity and prominence of this event.

The Spica conjunction is just one of a series of notable astronomical phenomena observed across the Kingdom in recent days.

On Tuesday night, stargazers observed a triple alignment involving the crescent moon, Mars, and the star Chi Virginis.

In addition, observers reported the appearance of several large spots on the surface of the sun — an indication of heightened solar activity.

Astronomers note that these events not only offer visual displays but also contribute to ongoing research in space science, solar behavior, and atmospheric conditions.