The Thanksgiving Sky: The Moon Meets a Bright Star at Dawn

Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - 16:00 in Astronomy & Space

As the moon moves around the Earth in its monthly orbit, it often passes in front of background stars. Such events are called "lunar occultations" and one will happen Thursday at dawn in a Thanksgiving lunar treat.

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