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Health & Science2h 40m ago

On June 17th, the Moon will occult (pass in front of) the planet Venus in a rare daytime sky event.

northeastern South America, Caribbean, contiguous United States (CONUS), northern Mexico, southern Canada

Who
Moon, Venus, Earth
What
On June 17th, 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 · 2h 40m ago
Where
northeastern South America, Caribbean, contiguous United States (CONUS), northern Mexico, southern Canada ·
Why
This is one of the top skywatching events for 2026, marking a rare conjunction of the two brightest natural objects in the sky (after the Sun) in the daytime.
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How this affects you

Skygazers across a wide region of the Americas will have the opportunity to witness a rare astronomical event, as the Moon briefly obscures Venus during daylight hours. This phenomenon provides a unique chance for observers to see Venus with the naked eye during the day.

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