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Moon Occulted Venus on June 17, 2026, Visible from the United States
On June 17, 2026, a lunar occultation of Venus occurred during the daytime, visible across the United States and parts of Canada. This event involved the Moon passing directly in front of Venus, temporarily obscuring it from view. It was the first of three such occultations involving Venus in 2026, with subsequent events expected on September 14 and November 7, visible from other regions of the world.
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- Established factNASA
On June 17, 2026, the Moon occulted Venus during daytime, visible across the United States and parts of Canada.
- Established factNASA
This was the first of three lunar occultations of Venus occurring in 2026.
- Established factNASA
Subsequent lunar occultations of Venus in 2026 are expected on September 14 and November 7, visible from parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, western Russia, and southern South America.
Who is affected
skywatchers across the United States and parts of Canada
What happens next
Two more lunar occultations of Venus will take place in 2026 on September 14 and November 7, visible from other global regions
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