Lunar Occultation of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki) – November 24, 2025
Date & Time: November 24, 2025, from 04:38 to 07:08 IST
Event: The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), causing a lunar occultation.
Visibility: Observable from the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands.
Not visible from New Delhi.
The Moon’s proximity to Earth causes variation in its apparent position up to 2°, limiting occultation visibility to specific regions.
A close conjunction between the Moon and Nunki will be visible from a wider area, even where the occultation isn’t seen.
Viewing tip: Use binoculars during the disappearance (red zones) and reappearance (blue zones) phases where altitude and darkness permit.
A rare and fascinating lunar event best seen from specific southern locations!
