The moon will 'swallow' a star on May 23. But will you be able to see it?

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The moon will 'swallow' a star on May 23. But will you be able to see it?

Skywatchers across parts of the Pacific will see the moon pass in front of the bright star Regulus on May 23, temporarily blocking its light in a celestial event known as a lunar occultation. …

Skywatchers across parts of the Pacific will see the moon pass in front of the bright star Regulus on May 23, temporarily blocking its light in a celestial event known as a lunar occultation. Elsewhere, viewers will watch the star pass extremely close to the lunar disk as the pair drift through the constellation Leo. …

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