Last month, stargazers around the world were treated to a bizarre astronomical event, during which the moon appeared to swallow Saturn.
The strange event was the result of a lunar occultation, when the moon overlapped with the ringed planet.
While the whole event lasted just under two minutes, one lucky photographer managed to capture footage of the occultation.
Cory Schmitz, a photographer based in Johannesburg, posted the incredible footage on Youtube.
The moon will 'SWALLOW' Saturn tonight - here's how to see the bizarre event
He wrote: “The raw view through my planetary imaging telescope from South Africa of the Saturn conjunction and occultation by Earth's moon.”
In the video, Saturn can be seen approaching the moon, before disappearing behind it.
The ringed planet can then be seen reappearing on the other side of the moon, around 2 hours after the occultation began.
Astronomical events in April 2019 - including Lyrid meteor shower and 'Pink Moon'
Mr Schmitz also posted several composite images of the event on his Instagram page, where you can even see Saturn’s rings in stunning detail.
If you missed the occultation, you'll be happy to hear that there are several other astronomical events to look forward to in April.
This includes the Lyrid meteor shower, as well as a mysterious 'Pink Moon.'
