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Lunar occultation of Neptune

Event Details

Date: May 4, 2024 3:08 pm
Categories: Astronomical Event

The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Lord Howe Island amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240504_16_100

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