Star Walk 2 — Best Astronomy App 💫 on Instagram: "Venus vanishes behind the Moon! 🌘🌟 On September 19, from 10:34 to 14:26 GMT, enjoy the lunar occultation of Venus. Visible to the naked eye, though binoculars make the event even more exciting. Watch the video for details! 👀 #venus #moon #stargazing #StarWalk #astronomy"

Space | Astronomy | Discovery on Instagram: "The Japanese weather satellite Himawari-9 captured a unique and breathtaking series of images as the Moon passed behind the Earth. The satellite’s vantage point from a geosynchronous orbit over the Asia-Pacific region provided a rare view of the lunar surface appearing and disappearing from Earth's shadow. The photos beautifully illustrate the celestial mechanics of our solar system and the sheer size of our planet from a distance. It is a striking re