The description of the crescent moon

[piggy386]

The crescent moon featured shimmering iridescent light with a blanket of shining stars.

Does this sound alright and grammatically correct?
If not, any suggestion on how should I describe the crescent moon?

Please advise. Thanks.

[Mister Micawber]

'The crescent moon was a shimmering iridescent light on a blanket of shining stars.'

[piggy386]

'The crescent moon was a shimmering iridescent light on a blanket of shining stars.'

Thanks for the suggetion