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Moon Visits Sister Stars

Sometimes, the Moon visits the Pleiades. Technically, this means that the orbit of our Moon takes it directly in front of the famous Pleiades star cluster, which is far in the distance. The technical term for the event is an occultation, and the Moon is famous for its rare occultations of all planets and several well-known bright stars.

Image Credit: Cayetana Saiz

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The Moon's tilted and precessing orbit makes its occultations of the Seven Sisters star cluster bunchy, with the current epoch starting in 2023 continuing monthly until 2029. After that, though, the next occultation won't occur until 2042. Taken from Cantabria, Spain on April 1, the featured image is a composite where previous exposures of the Pleiades from the same camera and location were digitally added to the last image to bring up the star cluster's iconic blue glow.
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Swede’s Photographs

Moon 20250407

While observing birds, I spotted the moon to the east and decided to capture it as well. The image has some noise, which I intentionally left because I feel it reveals more detail compared to a smoothed-out version.

April 7
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 75%

"This image features a beautiful close-up of the moon in a waxing gibbous phase against a vibrant blue sky. The moon’s surface is clearly captured, showcasing craters, dark smooth maria, and rugged highlands. The contrast between the illuminated regions and the shadowed areas enhances its detailed textures, creating a captivating view. Additionally, the text "© Swede's Photographs" is visible in the corner, giving credit to the talented photographer." - Copilot
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Astro Hawk (Ian Kluft) 🚀🛰️

An impact of #asteroid #2024YR4 on the #Moon could be visible from Earth, if it impacts the side that faces us. Additional hazards not mentioned in articles I've seen so far would affect planning for #NASA #Artemis landing missions and Lunar Gateway space station (not yet launched). Some ejecta/debris from the impact would leave the Moon's weak gravity and could threaten Earth or our satellites weeks or months after impact. #astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefence #LowFlyingRocks #space

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