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No, there are no stars between the Earth and the Moon as viewed from our perspective on Earth. When we look at the night sky, we see stars that are located much farther away, beyond our own solar system. The Moon, on the other hand, is relatively close to us, at an average distance of about 384,400 kilometers (238,900 miles).

When we see stars in the sky, they are typically at distances of many light-years away, which means the light we see from them has taken a significant amount of time to reach us. In comparison, the Moon is relatively nearby, so the stars we observe are much farther beyond it.

However, it is possible for the Moon to pass in front of a star during a celestial event known as an occultation. An occultation occurs when the Moon, as it moves in its orbit, aligns perfectly with a star or another celestial object from our perspective on Earth. During such an event, the star may appear to be temporarily blocked or hidden by the Moon. These occultations are fascinating astronomical phenomena, but they are relatively rare and localized occurrences.

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