What's that next to the Moon?

This is a gibbous Moon. More Earthlings are familiar with a full moon, when the entire face of Luna is lit by the Sun, and a crescent moon, when only a sliver of the Moon's face is lit.

What's that spot next to the Moon? Venus.

If you look closely at the Moon, you will see a large airplane in front of it.

Why does the right part of this image of the Moon stand out? Shadows.