The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy.

Whenever the moon shines near the Pleiades ... in this cluster (called an occultation) within a few hours, amid the dazzling lunar glare. Typically, an occultation of a specific star is not ...

This week, skywatchers get a rare treat as the moon aligns with the Pleiades star cluster, briefly obscuring its bright stars. The best views will be in the central and western U.S. and parts of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. During the overnight hours of Feb. 5-6, the moon will pass through the famous Pleiades star ...

If you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really should not be missed.

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Want to see the moon or star clusters like the Pleiades in the night sky ... A continuous white line marks the nighttime northern and southern limits of the occultation. A continuous blue line ...

Consequently it’s high in the sky after sunset. M45, the Pleiades star cluster, in a series of exposures to test stacking images with HDR ... [+] techniques. I shot the cluster in a series of 1 ...