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• 30 Apr 2022 (22 hours away): Partial solar eclipse

  29-04-2022 23:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from South America and Antarctica.
  
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• 30 Apr 2022 (20 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

  29-04-2022 23:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°14'.
  
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• 30 Apr 2022 (22 hours away): New Moon

  29-04-2022 23:36 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare.
  
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• Dive deep into 'Starfield' with these making-of videos for Bethesda's new space game epic

  29-04-2022 23:12 via space.com
  
  A new batch of “Into the Starfield” videos takes us into the creative process behind Bethesda Softworks’ “Starfield”
  
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• Take a video tour of SpaceX's newest Dragon Freedom with the Crew-4 astronauts

  29-04-2022 22:55 via space.com
  
  The astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-4 mission are enjoying their Freedom spacecraft, the newest of SpaceX's fleet.
  
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• 30 Apr 2022 (23 hours away): Partial solar eclipse

  29-04-2022 22:50 via in-the-sky.org
  
  There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from South America and Antarctica.
  
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• 30 Apr 2022 (21 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

  29-04-2022 22:50 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°14'.
  
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• Underwater volcano in Antarctica triggers 85,000 earthquakes

  29-04-2022 22:48 via space.com
  
  The swarm of 85,000 earthquakes that struck Antarctica was the strongest seismic outburst ever recorded there.
  
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• 30 Apr 2022 (23 hours away): New Moon

  29-04-2022 22:29 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare.
  
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• SpaceX Falcon 9 rises above two other rockets in amazing launch photo

  29-04-2022 21:58 via space.com
  
  A stunning SpaceX launch shot shows heavy traffic at two Florida spaceports last week.
  
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• 30 Apr 2022 (22 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

  29-04-2022 21:43 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°14'.
  
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• FAA delays environmental review of SpaceX's Starship yet another month, to May 31

  29-04-2022 21:05 via space.com
  
  We'll have to wait at least another month to see the results of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's environmental review of SpaceX's Starship program.
  
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• 30 Apr 2022 (23 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

  29-04-2022 20:43 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°14'.
  
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• United Arab Emirates astronaut to fly to space station with SpaceX next year

  29-04-2022 19:51 via space.com
  
  Axiom Space has signed a deal with the space agency of the United Arab Emirates to fly a UAE astronaut to the ISS on SpaceX's Crew-6 mission for NASA, which is expected to launch in spring 2023.
  
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• The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Disney Plus in May

  29-04-2022 18:52 via space.com
  
  Here are the best space and science fiction movies and TV shows to watch on Disney Plus in May.
  
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• Japan's asteroid samples faced surprise challenges on Earth: A pandemic, traffic jams and airport security

  29-04-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  Collecting rocks from an asteroid is rocket science; getting them to the lab is another story.
  
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• New Mars images shows 'fingernail' gouging-like features on surface

  29-04-2022 17:59 via space.com
  
  Scratches and grooves on the Martian surface look like a huge 'fingernail' was gouging out regolith on the Red Planet, but there's a volcanic origin to these features.
  
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• Lego has epic Star Wars Day 2022 offers for fans and VIP Rewards members

  29-04-2022 17:36 via space.com
  
  Star Wars Day 2022 is right around the corner and Lego is offering some exclusive deals and offers for its Lego VIP members to celebrate all things Star Wars.
  
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• ISS and China's space station photobomb image of 4 planets aligned in the sky

  29-04-2022 17:00 via space.com
  
  The International Space Station and China's space station photobombed a four-planet line-up in the early morning sky for Italian astrophysicist Gianluca Masi.
  
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• NASA's James Webb Space Telescope: The ultimate guide

  29-04-2022 16:59 via space.com
  
  Everything you need to know about the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's Big Bang-probing space observatory.
  
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• Virgin Orbit's 1st UK launch will loft a satellite to track illegal activity at sea

  29-04-2022 16:33 via space.com
  
  A satellite being sent into space by Virgin Orbit will enable authorities to track ships even if they turn off their transmitters, ensuring they cannot hide.
  
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• Save over $40 with these three Celestron binocular deals on Amazon

  29-04-2022 16:30 via space.com
  
  These Celestron binoculars are on sale at Amazon and are perfect for astronomers and those wanting to view wildlife.
  
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• See the Milky Way sparkle with two telescopes in Chile's Atacama Desert in this stunning photo

  29-04-2022 16:00 via space.com
  
  The Milky Way serves as a celestial pathway between two telescopes in a stunning image from Chile's Atacama Desert.
  
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• Libra Constellation: Facts, location, stars and exoplanets of the scales

  29-04-2022 13:26 via space.com
  
  The Libra Constellation is found in the Southern Hemisphere during the winter and the Northern Hemisphere in the summer. Here we explore the scales in detail.
  
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• Don't miss Venus and Jupiter shine extra close in the morning sky Saturday!

  29-04-2022 13:04 via space.com
  
  Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets in the sky — are headed for a close encounter tomorrow (April 30).
  
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• First solar eclipse of 2022 occurs Saturday. Here's what to expect.

  29-04-2022 12:54 via space.com
  
  This year, humans on Earth will experience four eclipses: two of the sun and two of the moon. The first of these is a solar eclipse set to take place on Saturday, April 30th.
  
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• Saturn V: The mighty U.S. moon rocket

  29-04-2022 12:38 via space.com
  
  The Saturn V rocket powered the Apollo missions, changing the course of spaceflight forever. Here we explore this impressive rocket in more detail.
  
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• This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 29 – May 6

  29-04-2022 10:51
  
  Mercury passes the Pleiades at dusk. Jupiter passes Venus in the dawn as Mars and Saturn watch. And can you name the three brightest stars of these spring nights?Hint: They're all magnitude zero.
  The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 29 – May 6 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
  
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• 05 May 2022 (6 days away): The Moon at apogee

  29-04-2022 09:47 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon appears small as it recedes to its furthest point from the Earth.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (Yesterday): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (9 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (8 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (7 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (6 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (6 days ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (50 minutes ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (5 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (5 days ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (4 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (4 days ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (38 minutes ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (3 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (3 days ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (25 minutes ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (23 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (22 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (21 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (20 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (2 hours ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 29 Apr 2022 (2 days ago): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  29-04-2022 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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