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Moon to Occult Regulus March 29, Visible After Sunset

3/23/2026

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On 29 March, the Moon will occult Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo.
The occultation will be visible in the western sky after sunset.
In London, Regulus will disappear behind the Moon at 7:14 PM BST and reappear at 9:21 PM BST.
Regulus has magnitude 1.4, making it easily visible even in urban areas.
The Moon's lack of atmosphere allows for an instantaneous disappearance of Regulus.

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On 29 March, the Moon will occult Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo.
The occultation will be visible in the western sky after sunset.
In London, Regulus will disappear behind the Moon at 7:14 PM BST and reappear at 9:21 PM BST.
Regulus has magnitude 1.4, making it easily visible even in urban areas.
The Moon's lack of atmosphere allows for an instantaneous disappearance of Regulus.