Once more, the Moon occulted the bright star Aldebaran in the constellation Taurus. Previous three posts are found here describing earlier occultations. I stepped out early to see if the sky was clear and got this image at 9:24 pm CST. My phone said the occultation occurred a few seconds past 9:52.
28 min prior to the 9:52 occultation
Aldebaran disappeared from view about 6 seconds into the video. I looked again at 10:33 pm and saw it had reemerged into view at the upper right of the Moon.
Earlier in the evening at 6:38 pm, I captured this slim crescent of Venus. It will quickly descend toward the Sun during the next two weeks and show a thinner crescent. On about 25 March, it will be aligned with the Sun and not in view. Early in April, it will emerge as a thin crescent before dawn.
How I See It 
Reblogged this on Our View From Iowa and commented:
One more time for Aldebaran…
Once again, wonderful photos Jim. I have been disappointed with the weather in February. In the past, February has been one of the best months for star gazing. Thanks for the interesting post. Bob
This year February temps averaged 10-12˚warmer than the norm. Much of it included clouds and strong winds. The brief clear stretches are always welcome.
Yes. When the weather clears it a sight to behold.
According to the timestamp on my video I saw the occultation at 9:57pm, about 27 miles west of Chicago.
I lived in the Fox Valley years ago…N. Aurora, then St. Charles. They are ~40 mi.
beautiful images and I love the learning your pages exude. I am fascinated by the word occultation now – excellent word. c
Thank you for your kind words.
True though.. c
Great photos, again, Jim. Here’s to you for taking the time and all. I watched as it happened at 11:10 where I am, not far from the graze line, and reappeared about 20 minutes later. No photos of it from me, but I just posted my thoughts on it down at my blog.
Thank you. I was thankful for the clear skies. I had to set up next to my neighbor’s house to get out of the strong breeze. I’m glad I didn’t bump their house and make them wonder who was out there.
A new word for me. … Good captures!
Ah, a man of science delving into the occult.
It does make life more interesting. 🙂