05 Sep 2026 (12 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
04-09-2026 15:38 via in-the-sky.org

05 Sep 2026 (12 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa.
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