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Venus Hidden by Moon in Daytime Occultation

On June 17, 2026, a rare daytime lunar occultation of Venus occurred, visible across the United States and parts of Canada. This event happens when the Moon passes directly in front of another celestial body from Earth's perspective.

This was the first of three such occultations of Venus by the Moon scheduled for 2026. The next opportunities to witness Venus disappear behind the Moon will be on September 14, visible from Asia, Africa, Europe, and western Russia, and on November 7, observable from southern South America.

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