July continues to be impressive in the astronomy realm as yet another must-see event will occur, this time around the middle of the month.
According to NASA, a few hours after sunset on the evening of July 13, the moon will pass in front of Spica, a bright star that is white and blue in appearance. This event is called an occultation. For Michigan, the event will begin around 11 p.m., but the exact time will vary depending on your location. Check stargazing websites or apps to get location-specific information.
A more well-known example of an occultation is a solar eclipse, which is when the moon passes in front of the sun. Of course, this is all relative to the observer’s location on Earth. The same goes for this event, but much of the United States will be able to see it, assuming clear skies.