30 Jun 2026 (5 hours away): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
30-06-2026 05:23 via in-the-sky.org

30 Jun 2026 (5 hours away): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Peru and New Zealand amongst others.
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