India, April 25 -- Skywatchers are in for a striking astronomical spectacle tonight, April 25, 2026, as one of the brightest stars in the night sky will suddenly "vanish" for up to an hour. The rare event, known as a lunar occultation, will see the Moon pass directly in front of the star Regulus, temporarily blocking its light from Earth.
What Is Happening Tonight (April 25, 2026)?
The dramatic disappearance is caused by a lunar occultation, a natural event where the Moon moves across the sky and covers a distant celestial object. In this case, the Moon will pass in front of Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo, making it briefly disappear from view before reappearing later. Unlike gradual eclipses, this e...