The moon's crescent limb will cloak and uncover stars from the iconic cluster before sunrise.

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, a rare and mesmerizing astronomical event will captivate early risers across North America. The ...

As seen from from many cities in the western U.S., the waxing gibbous moon will appear to cross directly in front of the Pleiades star cluster during the early hours of Feb. 6.

During the morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 22, skywatchers will be able to watch a waning gibbous moon cross in front of probably the most popular of all the star clusters in the sky: the Pleiades.

G. et ready for an action-packed session of lunar hide-and-seek when the Moon crosses in front of the sparkling Pleiades star cluster (M45) October 9/10.. Unlike the crescent Moon event last April ...

Jan. 9: The moon hides the Pleiades — A waxing gibbous moon crosses in front of this famous open cluster of stars during the early evening hours. The Pleiades will be best viewed with binoculars ...

This year on April 1-also a Saturday-a delicately thin crescent Moon, 2½-days past New phase and just 16 percent illuminated-will again cross in front of the Pleiades, part of a series of monthly ...

Night owls will be treated to a lovely sight around the midnight hour as the waxing gibbous Moon crosses in front of the Pleiades cluster. Look to the west to enjoy the show before the Moon sets at ...

Where to look for the Moon and the Pleiades star cluster on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Stellarium Where to look for the Pleiades. Just besides the crescent Moon, which will be about 36% illuminated.

Shortly after sunset April 8, the waxing crescent Moon crosses the bright Pleiades star cluster. This spectacular evening occultation highlights a month featuring several worthy solar system targets.

This story was updated at 6:09 p.m. ET. An odd thing is going to happen on Sunday (Nov. 21): Just before sunrise, the full moon will appear on the western horizon just beneath the Pleiades, the ...