Venusian pearl on the Moon
On 19 September 2025, a rare Lunar Occultation of bright planet Venus occured in the daytime sky over Ústupky, the Czech Republic. The Venus disappeared behind the crescent Moon at 2:14 pm and reappeared at 3:25 pm. It was truly a big challenge to find both objects in the sky and make nice shots of this unusual view. Fortunately, the weather was perfect, and I was able to do it. The most beautiful moment of the whole phenomenon was just when Venus started to hide behind the crescent. It looked like a bright pearl on the lunar edge. Used a Dobsonian 10-inch telescope, f5, Nikon Z6III, ISO 250, 1/8000s exposure (see the equipment below).
Lunar Occultation of planet Venus on 19 September 2025
Observation of Daytime Lunar Occultation of Venus on 19 September 2025 from Ústupky, Czech Republic
Observation of Daytime Lunar Occultation of Venus on 19 September 2025 from Ústupky, Czech Republic
Observation of Daytime Lunar Occultation of Venus on 19 September 2025 from Ústupky, Czech Republic
