Venus loomed bright in the sky early Friday morning , but if you missed it, you'll get another chance if you're an early riser tomorrow.

Venus appeared in a conjunction with the moon and the star Regulus in the early morning hours of Sept. 19, USA TODAY reported. The planet will appear near Regulus in the early morning of Sept. 20 as well, EarthSky says, though the three won't be as close.

Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion, and is known as a harbinger of spring in the northern hemisphere, Star Walk says.

Venus is known as the morning star, and usually can be spotted near the horizon in the early morning hours.

If you'd like to get a closer look at planets and stars overhead, plan to visit Michigan's dark sky areas on clear nights, though cloud

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