Conjunction of the Moon and Venus in the evening sky over Constantine, Algeria. The Moon, especially in crescent form, has been a prominent symbol in

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Conjunction of the Moon and Venus in the evening sky over Constantine, Algeria. The Moon, especially in crescent form, has been a prominent symbol in Islamic culture. In the foreground is Emir Abd al-Qadir Mosque, the largest mosque in North Africa.

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