APOD: 2026 September 15 – A Daytime Eclipse: Moon Occults Venus
On September 15, 2026, a rare celestial event will occur as the Moon passes directly in front of Venus during the day. This lunar occultation effectively creates a daytime eclipse of the planet, making the bright celestial body momentarily disappear behind the lunar disk. NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day highlights the event to illustrate the unique orbital alignment of the two objects.
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 15 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. A Daytime […]
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