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June 13: Pleiades near the Moon; lunar occultation of the Pleiades

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- Close approach time: 13:30 GMT (9:30 AM ET)
- Close approach distance: 0°56'
- Occultation start: 10:18 GMT (6:18 AM ET)
- Occultation end: 15:25 GMT (11:25 AM ET)
On June 13, the very thin waning crescent Moon will pass close to the Pleiades star cluster. The pair will be visible early in the morning, before sunrise. Since the Moon will be in its waning crescent phase, it won’t overshine the cluster, so both objects may be visible to the naked eye. For the best chance to spot them, find a place with a clear, unobstructed horizon.

In some regions, the Moon will pass in front of the Pleiades. This occultation is the year’s best for the western part of the world. The lunar occultation will be visible across central North America, Mexico, Central America, and the western regions of South America.

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