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Aug 11, 2022
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Lunar occultation of Uranus
BEST TIME TO SEE: 14 September, 21:30 BST (20:30 UT) until 23:30 BST (22:30 UT)
The Moon will appear to pass in front of the planet Uranus on 14 September, an event known as a lunar occultation. Lunar occultations of faint stars are common, but seeing the Moon move in front of a bright star is relatively infrequent. Seeing the Moon pass in front of a planet is quite a rare event.
On 14 September, the Moon will be at 77%-lit waning gibbous phase. Uranus, shining at mag. +5.7 will require binoculars
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