On Wednesday, June 17, a lunar occultation of Venus happened in the afternoon. This rare event was visible in many places across North America. The moon moved directly in front of Venus. For a short time, people could not see the planet.
Rob Wright made a stunning video of the event. It shows the moment Venus disappeared behind the moon and then reappeared. This was a special chance to watch the sky during the day.
Many people in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean saw this. A lunar occultation happens when the moon passes between Earth and a planet. This usually makes the planet disappear for a moment.
This event was special because people could see it in daylight. Lunar occultations happen often, but it is not common for the moon to cover bright planets like Venus. The moon travels fast, moving across the sky at about 2,300 mph. This allows it to block stars and sometimes planets.
