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Moon to Block Pleiades in Stunning Celestial Show

2/4/2025

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Get ready for a celestial spectacle on February 6, as the moon will gracefully pass in front of the Pleiades star cluster, enchanting stargazers across the central and western U.S. and Canada. This mesmerizing event, the third in a series running until 2029, will see Electra vanish around 2:21 a.m. EST, with the Pacific Northwest offering the best views.

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Story summary

Get ready for a celestial spectacle on February 6, as the moon will gracefully pass in front of the Pleiades star cluster, enchanting stargazers across the central and western U.S. and Canada. This mesmerizing event, the third in a series running until 2029, will see Electra vanish around 2:21 a.m. EST, with the Pacific Northwest offering the best views.