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• 27 Apr 2022 (21 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  26-04-2022 23:27 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°00'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (10 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 23:27 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• Solar eclipse glasses on sale at Amazon

  26-04-2022 23:03 via space.com
  
  If you want to view the solar eclipse on April 30, you'll need sufficient eye protection.
  
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• Save up to 88% on solar eclipse glasses at Amazon ahead of the 1st eclipse of 2022

  26-04-2022 23:03 via space.com
  
  If you want to view the solar eclipse on April 30, you'll need sufficient eye protection.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (4 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 22:57 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (11 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 22:38 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (5 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 22:07 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (22 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  26-04-2022 22:07 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°00'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (12 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 21:43 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (6 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 21:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (23 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  26-04-2022 21:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°00'.
  
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• Meet the astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-4 mission for NASA

  26-04-2022 21:01 via space.com
  
  Crew-4 will launch toward the International Space Station early Wednesday (April 27), if all goes according to plan.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (13 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 20:42 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• These 8 NASA missions just got more time to explore Mars, asteroids and the solar system

  26-04-2022 20:42 via space.com
  
  Mars, the moon and asteroids will get a deeper look from these spacecraft with eight NASA mission extensions.
  
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• May full moon guide 2022: 'Flower Moon' lunar eclipse

  26-04-2022 20:30 via space.com
  
  May's full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will undergo an eclipse on the night of May 15-16. Find out about viewing opportunities in our observer's guide.
  
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• 2 giant marsquakes rock the far side of Mars

  26-04-2022 20:27 via space.com
  
  Mars was recently shaken up by two of the largest marquakes recorded.
  
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• 'Star Trek: Picard' Season 2 episode 8 alludes to earlier Vulcan visit to Earth

  26-04-2022 20:19 via space.com
  
  Each and every story line is amazing with the exception of Evil Queen Agnes, who lets the side down
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (7 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 20:17 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (14 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 19:46 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• VP Harris congratulates NASA astronaut on record-breaking mission (video)

  26-04-2022 19:31 via space.com
  
  U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris called NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei earlier this month to congratulate him on his record-breaking space mission.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (8 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 18:59 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• Hawaiian Airlines to use SpaceX's Starlink internet on trans-Pacific flights

  26-04-2022 18:54 via space.com
  
  SpaceX has secured another airline customer for its Starlink internet service.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (15 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 18:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• New Target for Asteroid Probe: “Potentially Hazardous” Apophis

  26-04-2022 18:40
  
  Once the primary mission of NASA's OSIRIS-REx is complete, the spacecraft will head toward a new destination: near-Earth asteroid Apophis.
  The post New Target for Asteroid Probe: “Potentially Hazardous” Apophis appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
  
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• Limited time Celestron skywatching deals on Amazon

  26-04-2022 18:21 via space.com
  
  If you're looking for a new telescope or a new pair of binoculars, these skywatching savings could be for you.
  
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• Digging deep on Mars could protect future astronauts from radiation

  26-04-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  Future Mars astronauts may need to go underground to avoid dangerous radiation
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (9 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 17:53 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (16 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 17:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• Watch a bus-sized asteroid safely zoom past Earth within the moon's orbit

  26-04-2022 17:33 via space.com
  
  You can watch a big asteroid make a safe flyby of Earth today (April 26) if you have strong Internet access.
  
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• SpaceX astronaut missions for NASA: Crew-4 launch updates

  26-04-2022 17:24 via space.com
  
  Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-4 mission to the International Space Station for NASA.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (10 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 17:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• Meteorites could have brought all 5 genetic 'letters' of DNA to early Earth

  26-04-2022 17:02 via space.com
  
  New meteorite research suggests that cosmic impacts might have helped deliver vital ingredients of life to ancient Earth.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (17 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 16:44 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• Orion telescopes and binocular deals you can get now

  26-04-2022 16:19 via space.com
  
  All the best Orion telescopes and binocular deals, all in one place to suit everyone and every budget.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (11 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 16:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• Classifying exoplanet atmospheres opens new field of study

  26-04-2022 16:17
  An international team of researchers examined data for 25 exoplanets and found some links among the properties of the atmospheres, including the thermal profiles and chemical abundances in them. These findings will help establish a generalized theory of planet formation which will improve our understanding of all planets, including the Earth.
  
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• Meet the science experiments launching on SpaceX's Crew-4 astronaut mission

  26-04-2022 16:00 via space.com
  
  Smart shirts and artificial retinas will lift off to space alongside SpaceX's Crew 4 mission to the International Space Station, no earlier than April 26.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (18 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 15:27 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (12 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 14:57 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (19 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 14:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• April's second new moon 2022: An eclipse and Jupiter Venus in conjunction.

  26-04-2022 14:01 via space.com
  
  The second new moon of April occurs on April, 30 at 4:28 p.m. EDT (2028 GMT). Our guide which planets and constellations are visible during April's second new moon 2022.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (13 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 13:53 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (20 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 13:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (14 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  26-04-2022 13:07 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'.
  
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• Black Moon 2022 guide: April's rare second new moon

  26-04-2022 12:58 via space.com
  
  This year's Black Moon will occur on April 30. The rare occurrence will cause a partial solar eclipse for some parts of South America.
  
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• SpaceX is 'go' to launch Crew-4 astronauts for NASA Wednesday and you can watch it live

  26-04-2022 12:52 via space.com
  
  SpaceX will launch the Crew-4 astronaut mission for NASA early Wednesday (April 27), and you can watch the action live.
  
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• Martian crater looks just like a human fingerprint in this incredible new image

  26-04-2022 12:50 via space.com
  
  NASA recently released an image of Mars' Airy-0 crater, which bears a remarkable resemblance to a human fingerprint and marks the Red Planet's prime meridian (zero degrees longitude).
  
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• 27 Apr 2022 (21 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  26-04-2022 12:46 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'.
  
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• See SpaceX recovery ship head out to retrieve Ax-1 Dragon capsule (aerial photos, video)

  26-04-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  Space.com captured some views from a helicopter of Megan as it headed out into the Atlantic Ocean, bound for a spot near the splashdown zone of the Dragon that flew the historic Ax-1 mission.
  
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• Lego Space Team minifigures meet fans at NASA visitor complex

  26-04-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  Before they join NASA on a mission to the moon, the minifigure members of the Lego Space Team are now meeting their fans in a new exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
  
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