Watch: Venus disappears behind the moon in stunning timelapse of rare, daytime lunar occultation

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1. 1h ago

   Venus Occulted by Moon in Rare Daytime Event

   Venus disappeared behind an 11% lit waxing crescent moon on June 17, 2026. This rare daytime occultation was visible from various locations, including much of North America. The exact timing of the event varied by viewer location.

   What's confirmed:

   • A rare daytime lunar occultation occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
   • Venus briefly disappeared behind an 11% lit waxing crescent moon.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The event was visible across much of North America.
   • The exact timing of the occultation depended on the location of the viewers.
   confidence 90%
2. 3d ago

   Venus Disappears Behind Moon in Rare Daytime Occultation

   A rare daytime lunar occultation occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Venus briefly disappeared behind an 11% lit waxing crescent moon. The event was visible across much of North America.

   What's confirmed:

   • A rare daytime lunar occultation of Venus took place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
   • The event was visible across much of North America.
   • Venus disappeared behind an 11% lit waxing crescent moon.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Rob Wright captured timelapse footage of the moon disappearing behind the dark side of the crescent moon.
   • The moon aligned with three planets during the week of June 17.
   • The moon met with Mercury and Jupiter on Tuesday, June 16.
   confidence 95%