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• 09 Nov 2024 (4 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  09-11-2024 01:58 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 12 Nov 2024 (3 days away): Northern Taurid meteor shower 2024

  09-11-2024 01:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 12 Nov 2024 (3 days away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  09-11-2024 01:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, the Contiguous United States, Greenland and Mexico amongst others.
  
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• 11 Nov 2024 (2 days away): Lunar occultation of Saturn

  09-11-2024 01:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from the Americas, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Grenada and Navassa Island.
  
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• 11 Nov 2024 (2 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  09-11-2024 01:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5'18".
  
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• 11 Nov 2024 (2 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  09-11-2024 01:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (5 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  09-11-2024 01:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (6 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  09-11-2024 00:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 4 years after the giant Arecibo Observatory collapsed, we finally know what happened

  09-11-2024 00:00 via space.com
  
  The Arecibo Observatory collapsed in 2020, and a new report suggests a zinc decay was to blame for its death.
  
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• NASA still mum about SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut's medical issue

  08-11-2024 23:30 via space.com
  
  NASA is not yet providing details about what caused a SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut to be hospitalized late last month, citing medical privacy concerns.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (7 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 23:17 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet sets new speed record during 7th test flight

  08-11-2024 22:59 via space.com
  
  Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft set a new speed record during its latest test flight on Nov. 5, marking a major milestone toward flying at supersonic speeds.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (8 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 22:20 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• New 'Star Wars' trilogy set at Lucasfilm with 'Rebels' writer and producer Simon Kinberg

  08-11-2024 22:00 via space.com
  
  On top of the previously announced standalone big-screen projects, a new trilogy of Star Wars movies is now in active development at Lucasfilm.
  
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• An asteroid hit Earth just hours after being detected. It was the 3rd 'imminent impactor' of 2024

  08-11-2024 21:30 via space.com
  
  A small asteroid burned up in Earth's atmosphere off the coast of California just hours after being discovered and before impact monitoring systems had registered its trajectory.
  
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• China planning to build its own version of SpaceX's Starship

  08-11-2024 21:00 via space.com
  
  China aims to develop its own reusable megarocket over the coming decade, and it will look a lot like SpaceX's Starship vehicle.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (9 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 20:57 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (10 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 19:59 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• SpaceX Dragon fires thrusters to boost ISS orbit for the 1st time

  08-11-2024 19:41 via space.com
  
  SpaceX's Dragon performed an orbital boost maneuver for the ISS; a first for the spacecraft, and a small step toward the space station's ultimate doom.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (11 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 19:02 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Axiom Space looks to India and Europe for rockets to help build its private space station

  08-11-2024 19:00 via space.com
  
  Axiom Space of Houston is considering using launch vehicles from India and Europe to help build its commercial space station mission in low-Earth orbit.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (12 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 18:11 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Adorable 3D-printed rovers learn to find blue ball in Mars-like environment

  08-11-2024 18:05 via space.com
  
  University students tested 3D-printed rovers designed to emulate Europe's Rosalind Franklin ExoMars rover that is slated to launch to the Martian surface by 2028.
  
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• Save $300 on the best-motorized telescope before Black Friday

  08-11-2024 17:49 via space.com
  
  The Celestron NexStar 8SE is on offer for $300 off ahead of Black Friday, which is cheaper than when it was on offer over Prime Day.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (13 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 17:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• On ancient Mars, carbon dioxide ice kept the water running. Here's how

  08-11-2024 17:00 via space.com
  
  Huge shells of frozen carbon dioxide at Mars' south polar cap resulted in subsurface meltwater, which fed a huge system of rivers, lakes and even a sea, a new study suggests.
  
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• Beaverlab Finder TW2 AI-enhanced telescope review

  08-11-2024 16:00 via space.com
  
  Beaverlab claims that this inexpensive AI-powered telescope will let you capture the cosmos in stunning 4K — we put it to the test.
  
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• 'Alien: Romulus' bursts onto Hulu for streaming on Nov. 21

  08-11-2024 16:00 via space.com
  
  The latest entry in the xenomorph franchise chestbursts its way onto Hulu on Nov. 21 when 'Alien: Romulus' finally gets its streaming premiere.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (14 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 15:56 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (15 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 15:03 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (16 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 14:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 3D map reveals our solar system's local bubble has an 'escape tunnel'

  08-11-2024 14:00 via space.com
  
  A 3D map of our cosmic neighborhood has revealed hot and cold regions as well as an "escape tunnel" from our local bubble.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (17 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 13:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (18 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 12:43 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Saturn and the moon put on a celestial show Sunday night. Here's how to see it

  08-11-2024 12:00 via space.com
  
  Saturn gets close to the moon tonight, and some skywatchers in Florida, Central America and South America will see the ringed planet briefly disappear behind our lunar companion.
  
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• Milky Way swirls over famous Easter Island statutes in stunning photo

  08-11-2024 12:00 via space.com
  
  The Moai statues of Easter Island have some of the best views of the night sky on Earth.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (19 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 11:08 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (20 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 10:11 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (21 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 09:31 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (22 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 08:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (23 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 07:29 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 12 Nov 2024 (4 days away): Northern Taurid meteor shower 2024

  08-11-2024 01:02 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 12 Nov 2024 (4 days away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  08-11-2024 01:02 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, the Contiguous United States, Greenland and Mexico amongst others.
  
  Read more

• 11 Nov 2024 (3 days away): Lunar occultation of Saturn

  08-11-2024 01:02 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from the Americas, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Grenada and Navassa Island.
  
  Read more

• 11 Nov 2024 (3 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  08-11-2024 01:02 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5'18".
  
  Read more

• 11 Nov 2024 (3 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  08-11-2024 01:02 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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• 09 Nov 2024 (Tomorrow): Moon at First Quarter

  08-11-2024 01:02 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Russia sends 53 satellites to orbit on record-breaking launch (video)

  08-11-2024 00:00 via space.com
  
  Russia launched 53 small satellites into orbit on Monday (Nov. 4), including two for Iran. The 51 Russian payloads were a single-launch record for the country.
  
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• Satellites capture havoc caused by Spanish floods (images)

  07-11-2024 23:00 via space.com
  
  Earth observation technology is set to play a larger role in how agencies respond to natural disasters and weather events.
  
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• NOAA satellites watch Hurricane Rafael make landfall in Cuba (video)

  07-11-2024 22:33 via space.com
  
  Rafael made landfall in Cuba Wednesday (Nov. 6), and NOAA's GOES satellites have been monitoring the storm every step of the way.
  
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