Celestial Event: Moon's Encounter with Vanishing Star

On August 24, residents of Ohio will have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event as Earth's moon covers the bright star Antares for about an hour. This phenomenon, which hasn't occurred since 2009, will be visible to the naked eye but can be enhanced with binoculars or a telescope. Northeast Ohio Astronomer Jay Reynolds advises looking to the southwest around 10:35 p.m. to observe the moon and Antares, which will slowly disappear around 10:39 p.m. due to the moon's movement.