According to Stellarium, the star Regulus of the constellation Leo, would be passing behind the Moon at around 7am on the 10th yesterday. Would I be able to see it?

It was a clear morning but due to the Moon being 66% illuminated, it was pretty bright, and with the naked eye I couldn't see any stars nearby; mostly just Jupiter ~120 degrees to the right. I took some photos of the Moon anyway, with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30, off-and-on for about an hour (the time it would take for Regulus to pass behind), but by 8am the sky was brighter, and there was a little cloud passing by. However, when I scrutinised the pictures on my computer later I found I had indeed, I believe, captured Regulus:

7am; that faint dot to the left. It is seen closer to the Moon ten minutes later:

That's the best I can do with this camera. My old Fujifilm was better.

~20 years ago I got interested in astronomy (I got interested in everything back then); I used to buy astronomy magazines, and I learned to recognise a few constellations, but I never had a telescope beyond a stupid toy I got one Christmas. I'm a little tempted now, thinking about it *takes a detour to ChatGPT, Amazon, and ebay...*, they're far more affordable these days, but, no, I have my computer hoard to get rid of, and a car to fix, before I take on anything new...

As the waning Moon enters Leo and briefly occults Regulus, this is a moment for quiet reflection on pride, confidence, visibility, and personal authenticity. Rather than seeking the spotlight, the energy turns inward, inviting a reassessment of what truly fuels your courage and creativity. Hidden feelings around recognition or self-worth may surface, offering a chance to release ego-driven concerns and reconnect with what feels genuinely heartfelt. As the Moon approaches its last-quarter phase [today], this inward clarity helps prepare for a final letting-go, clearing space for a renewed and more centred expression of self. - ChatGPT