Antares and Crescent Moon Shine Together at Sunset on Sept. 27
On September 27, the crescent moon will pass close to the bright star Antares, with a rare occultation visible from parts of Antarctica and remote islands, offering a unique skywatching event. Antares, a red supergiant star about 604 light-years away, will be near a 33% illuminated crescent moon, providing an excellent opportunity for observers to view the star and lunar features with binoculars.