Moon's Spectacular Encounter with the Pleiades: A Celestial Delight

Early risers on July 13 and 14, 2023, will have the opportunity to witness a waning crescent moon near the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters or Messier 45. The bright star Aldebaran will be nearby, forming part of the constellation Taurus the Bull. The Pleiades, visible as a tiny dipper, are a family of stars that can be observed with binoculars. The moon and Taurus will be visible above the eastern horizon shortly after 2 a.m., providing a beautiful sight before dawn.