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Rare Lunar Occultation of Venus
On June 17, a rare daytime lunar occultation of Venus was visible from parts of the United States and Canada. This celestial event occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of another object, briefly hiding it from view.
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On Wednesday, June 17, skywatchers across the United States—and parts of Canada—enjoyed a rare event: a daytime lunar occultation of Venus. A lunar occultation occurs when the Moon moves directly in front of another celestial object from our viewpoint on Earth, briefly hiding it from sight. This tim
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