Thursday, July 17, 2025

Watch the Moon Occult the Pleiades for North America on the Morning of July 20th

The waxing crescent Moon approaches the Pleiades on April 1st, 2025. Credit: Roger Hutchison.

There’s a good reason for sky watchers to set their alarms this coming Sunday morning. If skies are clear, viewers across most of North America will have a rare chance to see the waning crescent Moon occult (pass in front of) the Pleiades open star cluster.



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