Seven Sisters Eclipse Will Temporarily Block Stars from View
9 months ago
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- The Seven Sisters Eclipse occurs when the moon in its waning crescent phase moves across the Pleiades, blocking the stars from view.
- This event is not rare and has been occurring monthly since September 2023, with the next notable event on July 20, 2025.
- The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, contain over a thousand young stars, with the brightest visible to the naked eye.
- Viewing the eclipse requires looking towards the eastern horizon in the early hours, with minimal light pollution for the best experience.
- The Pleiades are part of the Taurus constellation, located 445 light years away, and are best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere between October and April.
- Other celestial events in July 2025 include Venus near the crescent moon on July 21-22 and Mars next to the crescent moon on July 28.
- The Pleiades' name originates from Greek mythology, representing the seven daughters of Atlas, transformed into stars by Zeus.