Look up! The moon and Venus will stage a rare daytime disappearing act today
Astronomical event sees the moon eclipse Venus in broad daylight.
📍 How it ended
The moon and Venus aligned in a rare daytime event, with the moon eclipsing Venus. Coverage highlighted the celestial occurrence and shared images from around the world.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 37d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The moon will eclipse Venus today in a rare daytime event. The celestial bodies will align, causing Venus to disappear from view for a short period.
Coverage emphasizes the rarity of this event and the opportunity for sky watchers to observe it. BBC Sky at Night Magazine, Forbes, The Guardian, Sky & Telescope, Astronomy Magazine, and Space are among the outlets reporting on this phenomenon.
Watch for updates on viewing tips and any live coverage of the event as it unfolds. Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the eclipse or the best times to view it.
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Quick answers
What is happening today?
The moon will eclipse Venus, causing the planet to disappear from view in broad daylight.
Why is this event rare?
Daytime eclipses of Venus by the moon are infrequent, making this a notable astronomical occurrence.
Which outlets are covering this event?
BBC Sky at Night Magazine, Forbes, The Guardian, Sky & Telescope, Astronomy Magazine, and Space are among the outlets reporting on the eclipse.
Coverage (7)
- In pictures – last night's Venus and crescent Moon meeting stuns in images captured around the world BBC Sky at Night Magazine · 41d ago
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 12 Sky & Telescope · 41d ago
- The Moon Will Eclipse Venus On Wednesday Forbes · 41d ago
- Starwatch: Sliver of moon and bright Venus create delightful twilight conjunction The Guardian · 41d ago
- See Venus Disappear in Broad Daylight on June 17th Sky & Telescope · 41d ago
- The Sky Today on Wednesday, June 17: The Moon covers Venus Astronomy Magazine · 41d ago
- Look up! The moon and Venus will stage a rare daytime disappearing act today Space · 41d ago
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