This is called a lunar occultation. They happen pretty often, though most people wouldn't notice. Unlike eclipses, which get all the attention, occultations are quick and subtle. Here's what you ...

Known as the lunar occultation of Mars, the full moon will briefly obscure the Red Planet in the night sky. Viewers will be able to see Mars approach the moon, pass behind it and come out on the ...

The full moon of March, called the Worm Moon, will include a total lunar eclipse and a day later, an occultation of Spica by the moon. The moment of full moon will occur in the eastern U.S. at 2: ...

A lunar eclipse is something that always demands attention. This phenomenon occurs in several variants. It is the moment when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, creating ...

In fact, if you happen to be observing Mars and the Moon from parts of northern Scandinavia and Iceland on 9 February 2025, you will see a lunar occultation of Mars, where the Red Planet will ...

A rare celestial show was visible from many parts of Japan on Nov. 8 when a total lunar eclipse coincided with Uranus becoming hidden by the moon. The last time such an occultation of a planet ...

2025 looks to be a front-loaded, exciting year for all things celestial, lunar and planetary ... which is called an occultation. “If there's one thing I'm looking forward to out of the year ...