(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Heads Up, Simi Valley—Simi Valley is about to get a celestial high-five.
Early this Friday morning, April 25, look to the eastern sky around 5:30 a.m. Saturn, Venus, and a delicate crescent moon will line up to form what stargazers call a “triple conjunction.” But to most of us, it might just look like a big ole happy face.
And where better to see a sky smile than from the town that rocks Happy Face Hill?
That’s right, for a few early morning hours, our famous hillside is getting a cosmic companion. While our iconic smiley face usually just beams down at drivers, this week the heavens are smiling back. It’s almost like the universe knows we’re gearing up for the big Happy Face event next month.
A Little Smile from the Stars
In this rare alignment, Venus and Saturn act like the eyes. The crescent moon? That’s the grin. It’ll sit just below the planets, making the whole thing look like a classic smiley face floating above the hills.
Weather permitting, all you need is a clear view of the horizon. No telescope required—just your eyes, a cup of coffee, and maybe a blanket.
Reddit threads and Facebook groups lit up this week with chatter about the rare sky event. Some are planning early morning yoga meetups in the park. Others joked about it being “the most Simi Valley thing ever.”
So set your alarms. Snap a photo. And remember to smile back. The sky—and the hill—are watching.
