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Lunar Occultation of Regulus: Rare February 2026 Event

2/3/2026

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On February 2, 2026, a lunar occultation of Regulus will occur as the near-full Snow Moon passes in front of the star, visible from North America and northwest Africa.
In New York City, Regulus disappears at 8:51 p.m. EST and reappears at 9:54 p.m. EST.
Europe will see a close conjunction rather than an occultation.
The event refines knowledge of the Moon's orbit and will not recur until 2035.

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On February 2, 2026, a lunar occultation of Regulus will occur as the near-full Snow Moon passes in front of the star, visible from North America and northwest Africa.
In New York City, Regulus disappears at 8:51 p.m. EST and reappears at 9:54 p.m. EST.
Europe will see a close conjunction rather than an occultation.
The event refines knowledge of the Moon's orbit and will not recur until 2035.