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The Moon will occult (pass in front of) the planet Venus in a rare daytime sky event.
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northeastern South America, Caribbean, contiguous United States (CONUS), northern Mexico, and southern Canada
Who
The Moon, Venus
What
The Moon will occult (pass in front of) the planet Venus in a rare daytime sky event.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:28:54 GMT · 3h 54m ago
Where
northeastern South America, Caribbean, contiguous United States (CONUS), northern Mexico, and southern Canada ·
Why
This is a rare celestial alignment where the two brightest natural objects in the sky (after the Sun) meet in the daytime.
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How this affects you
This rare astronomical event offers a unique opportunity for skywatchers to observe the Moon occulting Venus during the day across parts of the Americas. It's an accessible moment for public engagement with astronomy and a precursor to other occultations later in the year.
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