Moon to Occult Venus Monday in Rare Daytime Event, Le Monde Reports
The Morning Star will disappear behind the moon for just over an hour around midday in France.
The moon will occult Venus for just over an hour around midday Monday in France, Le Monde reported.
Such an event occurs on average twice a year but does not always offer ideal viewing conditions, according to the report.
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