Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Bright Moon Covers Antares (overnight)

On Wednesday evening, April 16, observers in a zone extending from the
southern Atlantic Ocean, the southern part of Africa, the Kerguelen Islands, and eastern Antarctica can watch the motion of the bright, waning gibbous moon cross in front of (or occult) the very bright, reddish star Antares, which marks the heart of Scorpius. Lunar occultations are safe to watch with eyes, binoculars, and telescopes. Use an app like Starry Night or Sky Safari to look up the timings where you live.

(Data Courtesy of Starry Night)
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