Watch: Venus disappears behind the moon in stunning timelapse of rare, daytime lunar occultation
A rare daytime lunar occultation has occurred, with timelapse footage capturing Venus disappearing behind the moon.
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A rare astronomical event known as a daytime lunar occultation has taken place. Visual evidence of the event, showing Venus moving behind the moon, has been shared via timelapse video.
Coverage from Yahoo and FOX Weather emphasizes the visual nature of the event and describes the occurrence as rare. Future developments are not specified in the current coverage beyond the sharing of the timelapse footage.
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What happened during this event?
Venus disappeared behind the moon in a rare, daytime lunar occultation.
How was the event documented?
The event was captured in a timelapse video.
Which outlets reported on the occultation?
Yahoo and FOX Weather provided coverage of the event.
Coverage (3)
- Rare daytime lunar occultation of Venus visible in Americas MSN · 21h ago
- Stunning Timelapse Video Shows Lunar Occultation of Venus Yahoo · 21h ago
- Watch: Venus disappears behind the moon in stunning timelapse of rare, daytime lunar occultation FOX Weather · 21h ago
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