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Lunar occultation of Regulus; a hard day at the office
The Moon occulted the bright star Regulus this morning, disappearing behind the far northern polar region, just before sun rise.
The bright yellow-white sparkling point of light appeared to skim along the bright far northern limb before disappearing at 5.09am, 17 minutes before sun rise. The warm glow of a colourful dawn filled the sky.
Regulus was set to re-appear from the dark limb 20 minutes after sun rise. Sure enough, right on cue, the bright star flashed into view, appearing “out of nowhere” well away from the visible part of the Moon. Quite a sight with the sparkling star set against the blue sky and the nearby Moon.
Vixen NA140SS and LVW8 - 100X, 1.4mm exit pupil.
Another uplifting start to the day.
Steve.
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