Jupiter will disappear behind the moon in a once-in-a-decade alignment tomorrow

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What happened

Skywatchers in the U.S. and eastern Canada can see a rare lunar occultation of Jupiter early on Oct.

Here are the exact times to see the giant planet vanish and reappear.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:20:56 UTC.

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