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Rare Celestial Alignment: Moon, Venus, and Regulus Unite!

9/17/2025

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On September 19, 2025, the crescent Moon, Venus, and Regulus will align in the eastern dawn sky.
The Moon will be a 5% illuminated waning crescent, while Venus will shine at 89% illumination.
Observers in northern Siberia may see the Moon occult Regulus, and parts of Europe and northern Africa may witness the Moon occult Venus during daylight.
This "smile" formation is part of a cycle of occultations, with the next significant event on October 15, 2036.
Stargazers should seek an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon around 5:15 a.m. local time for optimal viewing.

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On September 19, 2025, the crescent Moon, Venus, and Regulus will align in the eastern dawn sky.
The Moon will be a 5% illuminated waning crescent, while Venus will shine at 89% illumination.
Observers in northern Siberia may see the Moon occult Regulus, and parts of Europe and northern Africa may witness the Moon occult Venus during daylight.
This "smile" formation is part of a cycle of occultations, with the next significant event on October 15, 2036.
Stargazers should seek an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon around 5:15 a.m. local time for optimal viewing.