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The Moon Just Swallowed Venus! Here's Why It's So Rare

Wednesday 3 June 2026 β€’ScienceDaily
The Moon Just Swallowed Venus! Here's Why It's So Rare

Photo: Vladislav Klapin / Unsplash

In June, something amazing happens in the night sky: the Moon will move directly in front of Venus and hide it completely, like a cosmic magic trick! This event is so rare that most people only see it a few times in their whole lives, and it's happening right above parts of North and South America. Plus, Jupiter and Mercury will be playing peek-a-boo in the sky too, making June the ultimate month for stargazing!
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