Lunar Occultation of Venus

On Wednesday, June 17, skywatchers in the United States and parts of Canada witnessed a rare daytime lunar occultation of Venus. This astronomical phenomenon occurs when the Moon moves directly in front of another celestial object from the perspective of Earth, briefly hiding it from view. During this specific event, the Moon slipped in front of Venus, providing a unique viewing opportunity for observers across North America to see the planet temporarily obscured by the lunar disk.