The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy.

We will also be able to see a pair of occultations of the stars in the “Seven Sisters” star cluster! The first such occultation with happen on Sept. 22 between 5:15 am and 6:01 am ...

since the moon will be crossing in front of this beautiful open star cluster – popularly known as the "Seven Sisters" – as they are descending toward their setting in the west-northwest sky.