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Picture taken from Croatian capital Zagreb, on December 01, 2008, shows a slender crescent moon, just 15-percent illuminated, as it appears in very close proximity to the two brightest planets in our sky, Jupiter (L) and Venus (up, R). Astronomers refer to this rare phenomenon as an 'occultation,' taken from the Latin word occultare, which means 'to conceal.' This eye-catching sight will be visible in complete darkness across much of Eastern Europe. AFP PHOTO/ HRVOJE POLAN (Photo credit should read HRVOJE POLAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Every once in a while, something will appear in the night sky that will attract the attention of even those who normally don\'t bother looking up. It\'s likely to be that way on Monday evening, Dec. 1. A slender crescent moon, just 15-percent illuminated, will appear in very close proximity to the two brightest planets in our sky, Venus and Jupiter.

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