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.

Tim Clark/@buildarkTim Clark posts from Dorset on Instagram: "Lovely early morning walk today. Cold and crisp…. potential Christmas card picture?"

Louise RobinsonThis purple picture was captured by Louise Robinson in Sheffield.

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

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

Free Walking Tours HowthThe moon and Venus hanging about together in the early morning in Howth, Dublin

Alfons PuertasAlfons 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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