https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/look-up-the-moon-and-venus-will-stage-a-rare-daytime-disappearing-act-todayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/look-up-the-moon-and-venus-will-stage-a-rare-daytime-disappearing-act-todayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/look-up-the-moon-and-venus-will-stage-a-rare-daytime-disappearing-act-today#u5641Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:36:38 +0000The moon passed in front of Venus on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in a rare daytime occultation. The event was visible from the 48 contiguous U.S. states and most of Canada. Venus remained hidden behind the moon for over two and a half hours.What's confirmed:The moon passed in front of Venus on June 17, 2026.The daytime occultation was visible from the 48 contiguous U.S. states.Venus disappeared behind the moon's dark limb at approximately 2:47 PM and reappeared from the bright limb at approximately 5:14 PM.The event had not been seen in the U.S. for 11 years.The planet remained hidden for j