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Moon to Obscure Pleiades in Rare January Event

1/27/2026

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On 27 January, the moon will occult the Pleiades star cluster, obscuring some bright stars.
The Pleiades lie about 440 light years away in the constellation Taurus and are a winter sky feature.
Observers should watch for about an hour, as the moon's dark side makes the stars wink out and reappear.
In London, Taygeta will disappear around 9 PM local time, with times varying by about 15 minutes.

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On 27 January, the moon will occult the Pleiades star cluster, obscuring some bright stars.
The Pleiades lie about 440 light years away in the constellation Taurus and are a winter sky feature.
Observers should watch for about an hour, as the moon's dark side makes the stars wink out and reappear.
In London, Taygeta will disappear around 9 PM local time, with times varying by about 15 minutes.