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• 21 May 2022 (21 hours away): Mercury at inferior solar conjunction

  20-05-2022 23:13 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun.
  
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• 21 May 2022 (22 hours away): Mercury at inferior solar conjunction

  20-05-2022 22:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun.
  
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• The Carrington Event: History's greatest solar storm

  20-05-2022 21:59 via space.com
  
  This is the science of geomagnetic storms, from their origin on the sun to their effects on technology.
  
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• 21 May 2022 (23 hours away): Mercury at inferior solar conjunction

  20-05-2022 21:38 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun.
  
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• Elon Musk denies sexual misconduct allegation

  20-05-2022 20:45 via space.com
  
  Elon Musk has denied an allegation that he sexually harassed a flight attendant in 2016, characterizing it as part of a smear campaign against him.
  
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• Stargate Interview: Amanda Tapping, Brad Wright, & Google's Laurence Moroney talk Stargate AI 2.0

  20-05-2022 19:54 via space.com
  
  We speak to sci-fi icon Amanda Tapping, Stargate showrunner Brad Wright, and Google's AI lead Laurence Moroney about thelatest Stargate AI screen read.
  
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• 'Alien' meets 'The Exorcist' in AWA Studios' chilling new sci-fi horror series, 'Sacrament'

  20-05-2022 18:46 via space.com
  
  AWA Studios is releasing "Sacrament," a sci-fi miniseries from Peter Milligan and Marcelo Frusin, in August 2022.
  
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• Best cameras for timelapse videos in {year}

  20-05-2022 18:18 via space.com
  
  We've narrowed down the best cameras for shooting timelapse videos in 2022.
  
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• This tiny space rock might be the 1st physical evidence of a rare supernova

  20-05-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  Scientists who analyzed the chemical composition of a space rock called the Hypatia stone suspect they have discovered evidence of a rare type of supernova.
  
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• Artificial gravity: Definition, future tech and research

  20-05-2022 17:57 via space.com
  
  This technology could provide more natural spacecraft environments for future space exploration missions and even off-Earth tourism.
  
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• 'Out There: Oceans of Time': Win a Sky-Watcher Cassegrain Telescope in this giveaway!

  20-05-2022 17:37 via space.com
  
  Celebrate the space exploration game "Out There: Oceans of Time" with this Sky-Watcher telescope giveaway, but enter by June 8.
  
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• 'Night Sky' revealed: Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons on his strange sci-fi series on Prime Video (exclusive)

  20-05-2022 17:12 via space.com
  
  Actor J.K. Simmons discusses his starring role in Amazon Prime Video’s “Night Sky”
  
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• Why have aliens never visited Earth? Scientists have a disturbing answer

  20-05-2022 17:00 via space.com
  
  Aliens could be forced to give up cosmic expansion to avoid catastrophe.
  
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• The 'doorway' seen on Mars is not for aliens. Here's how it really formed.

  20-05-2022 16:00 via space.com
  
  The internet erupted after a photograph from the Mars Curiosity rover appeared to show an "alien door," experts are pretty sure it's just a natural feature.
  
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• Wild Apophis asteroid spacecraft concept would loft tiny, laser-driven probes for 2029 flyby

  20-05-2022 12:34 via space.com
  
  An early-stage mission concept could see laser-driven light-sail probes visit a notorious asteroid.
  
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• Watch SpinLaunch sling a payload high into the sky in epic test flight video

  20-05-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  A new video gives us a dramatic look at the space startup SpinLaunch's unique liftoff strategy.
  
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• Boeing's Starliner to dock with space station Friday evening: Watch it live

  20-05-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  Boeing's Starliner capsule is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station for the first time ever on Friday evening (May 20), and you can watch the milestone moment live.
  
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• Encalife Atmosphere Smart Galaxy Star Projector review

  20-05-2022 11:04 via space.com
  
  Encalife's Smart Galaxy Star Projector boasts plenty of features to create the perfect night-sky inspired mood.
  
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• NASA, Boeing hail Starliner launch success despite thruster glitch

  20-05-2022 11:00 via space.com
  
  Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is officially on its way to the International Space Station after 2.5 years of delays, though not without a hiccup.
  
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• This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 20 – 28

  20-05-2022 10:44
  
  The advancing spring sends Vega high and Capella low. The Coma Berenices cluster glitters shyly way up, big and dim. Glance up anytime to check on changing Beta Lyrae. And now in the dawn, Jupiter aligns with Mars.
  The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 20 – 28 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
  
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• Boeing's Starliner OFT-2 spacecraft test flight for NASA in amazing photos

  20-05-2022 04:10 via space.com
  
  See photos of Boeing's Orbital Flight Test 2 mission, the second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner astronaut taxi.
  
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• Boeing Starliner capsule launches on critical NASA test flight to space station

  20-05-2022 01:38 via space.com
  
  Starliner lifted off this evening (May 19), kicking off the crucial OFT-2 test mission to the International Space Station.
  
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• 27 May 2022 (7 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  20-05-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°12'.
  
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• 25 May 2022 (5 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  20-05-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°14'.
  
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• 24 May 2022 (4 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

  20-05-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°46'.
  
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• 22 May 2022 (2 days away): Moon at Last Quarter

  20-05-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon rises in the east at around midnight and appears high in the sky at sunrise.
  
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• 22 May 2022 (2 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  20-05-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°27'.
  
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• 21 May 2022 (Tomorrow): Mercury at inferior solar conjunction

  20-05-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun.
  
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