Wednesday, June 17th, brings a rare daytime cosmic event: the Moon will pass directly in front of Venus, causing it to vanish from the sky. According to Live Science, this occultation is visible to the naked eye without any special equipment. Venus, our solar system's hottest world, will temporarily disappear behind the Moon's shadow. The event lasts several hours depending on your location. If you can get outside Wednesday, look skyward for this fleeting celestial encounter.

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