Core Points - The article discusses the lunar occultation of the Pleiades star cluster, providing an opportunity for public observation on November 6 [1][4]. Group 1: Pleiades Star Cluster - The Pleiades star cluster, located in Taurus, is one of the closest and brightest open star clusters, typically visible to the naked eye with six to seven bright stars [2]. - The confirmed number of stars in the Pleiades cluster exceeds one thousand [2]. Group 2: Lunar Occultation Events - The moon's orbit around the Earth, known as the ecliptic, allows for multiple lunar occultations of the Pleiades throughout the year, with four notable occurrences in 2023 [4]. - The specific dates for observable lunar occultations in 2023 are March 5, August 16, November 6, and December 31 [4]. Group 3: Observational Conditions - The visibility of the Pleiades during the lunar occultation is affected by the moon's phase, with smaller moon phases providing better visibility of the stars [8]. - On November 6, the moon will rise above the Pleiades, starting to obscure it around 10 PM, with the event lasting approximately two hours [8].

Core Points - November will feature several astronomical events including a "Supermoon," lunar occultation of the Pleiades, and Uranus opposition, creating a spectacular celestial display in the autumn sky [1][2] Group 1: Supermoon - The "Supermoon" will occur on the evening of November 5, when the moon reaches its perigee and is full, appearing larger and brighter than usual, with a visual diameter of up to 34 arcminutes [1] Group 2: Lunar Occultation - On November 6, a lunar occultation of the Pleiades star cluster will take place, although bright moonlight may hinder visibility, requiring telescopes for optimal observation [1] Group 3: Uranus Opposition - Uranus will reach opposition on November 21, providing the best viewing opportunity of the year as it will be closest to Earth, appearing with a unique blue-green hue in telescopes [2] Group 4: Observation Recommendations - It is recommended to observe these celestial events in locations away from city lights for better visibility, with most phenomena requiring binoculars or telescopes for enhanced viewing, except for the "Supermoon" which can be seen with the naked eye [2]

Core Points - The article discusses the astronomical event of the moon passing in front of the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the "Seven Sisters," which will occur on August 16, 2023, after midnight and post moonrise [1][6] - The Pleiades star cluster is one of the closest and brightest open star clusters, easily observable with the naked eye in the northern hemisphere [2] - The event of the moon obscuring the Pleiades is not rare, with four occurrences in China this year, including the one on August 16 [5] Observation Details - The moon will not completely obscure the Pleiades due to the cluster's larger visual diameter compared to the moon [2] - The best viewing conditions will be in eastern regions of China, where the moon rises earlier, while western regions will miss the event as it will have already concluded [6] - Observers are encouraged to find open, dark areas for optimal viewing, using binoculars or cameras for photography [8]