04 May 2024 (15 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune
04-05-2024 05:29 via in-the-sky.org

04 May 2024 (15 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Lord Howe Island amongst others.
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