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A Star Disappears Behind the Moon | 17th March

A Star Disappears Behind the Moon | 17th March

by Astrotourism WA | 18 Dec, 2023 | What's Up in the Night Sky

The waxing crescent moon makes a close approach to the Pleiades star cluster below the constellation of Taurus in the north-western sky from sunset. Until about 9.30pm, the moon and the Pleiades (also known as the Seven Sisters) are close enough to fit within the view...

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