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

This purple picture was captured by Louise Robinson in Sheffield.

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

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

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

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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