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June 17: Moon near Venus
- Conjunction time: 20:20 GMT
- Conjunction distance: 0°17′
- Close approach time: 20:29 GMT
- Close approach distance: 0°16′
- Occultation start: 18:15 GMT
- Occultation end: 22:28 GMT
On June 17, the 11%-illuminated Moon will pass very close to Venus (mag -4.0) in the constellation Cancer. Both dazzling Venus and the Moon’s thin crescent will be visible to the naked eye.
Also, a lunar occultation will occur — the Moon will cover Venus for observers in the contiguous United States, Canada, Brazil, and Venezuela.
The occultation will happen during daytime but may still be observable, as both objects are bright enough!
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