The moon and Jupiter are about to do something that won't happen again for 11 years - Live Science
A rare astronomical event known as a lunar occultation will occur on October 6, where the moon will pass in front of Jupiter. This event will be visible to observers in eastern North America and will not recur for another 11 years.
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This provides educational value for amateur astronomers and highlights rare celestial mechanics.
Skywatchers in the U.S. and eastern Canada can see a rare lunar occultation of Jupiter early on Oct. 6. Here are the exact times to see the giant planet vanish and reappear.
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