Aldebaran occultation by the Moon

on Sunday, April 10, 2016

this pic is showing occultation trail of Aldebaran the red star with Moon. this pic is being taken from hyderabad, India on 14th March 2016. This occultation is was visible from Chicago on 10th April 2016. As per Indian Hindu mythology Aldebaran is called Rohini who is most beloved wife of Moon or "Chandra". So Moon spend most of his time along with Aldebaran (Rohini) which is quite evident when you watch moon & Aldebaran in night sky all throughout the year.

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