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• 22 Jun 2022 (12 hours away): Mercury at dichotomy

  21-06-2022 23:42 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (21 hours away): Lunar occultation of Mars

  21-06-2022 23:16 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (20 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

  21-06-2022 23:16 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°56'.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (13 hours away): Mercury at dichotomy

  21-06-2022 22:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (22 hours away): Lunar occultation of Mars

  21-06-2022 22:17 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (21 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

  21-06-2022 22:17 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°56'.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (14 hours away): Mercury at dichotomy

  21-06-2022 21:57 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (23 hours away): Lunar occultation of Mars

  21-06-2022 21:16 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (22 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

  21-06-2022 21:16 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°56'.
  
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• Summer solstice 2022 celebrated on Earth and in space (photos)

  21-06-2022 21:13 via space.com
  
  People around the world celebrated the summer solstice today (June 21), as did some satellites in space.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (15 hours away): Mercury at dichotomy

  21-06-2022 20:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (23 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

  21-06-2022 20:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°56'.
  
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• Propstore auctions rare screen-used 'Red Leader' X-wing model from 'Star Wars: A New Hope' (exclusive)

  21-06-2022 20:34 via space.com
  
  Propstore is auctioning off a screen-matched 'Red Leader' X-wing model from 1977’s "Star Wars."
  
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• China plans to return Mars samples to Earth in 2031: report

  21-06-2022 20:32 via space.com
  
  China plans to haul pristine Mars samples to Earth in 2031, two years earlier than NASA and the European Space Agency plan to do so, according to media reports.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (16 hours away): Mercury at dichotomy

  21-06-2022 19:46 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• SpaceX and OneWeb tell FCC their broadband megaconstellations can coexist

  21-06-2022 19:16 via space.com
  
  SpaceX and OneWeb have written a joint letter to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission declaring harmony in orbit for spectrum coordination between their satellite-internet constellations.
  
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• The moon will swing by Mars early Wednesday morning as it continues its planetary tour

  21-06-2022 19:00 via space.com
  
  The moon approaches Mars in the predawn sky on Wednesday (June 22). The pair will be visible in the same field of view using a pair of binoculars.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (17 hours away): Mercury at dichotomy

  21-06-2022 18:41 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• World's largest liquid mirror telescope ready to observe

  21-06-2022 18:19 via space.com
  
  The 4-meter-wide International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) at Devasthal Observatory in the central Himalayas comes online.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (18 hours away): Mercury at dichotomy

  21-06-2022 18:00 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 binoculars review

  21-06-2022 17:53 via space.com
  
  The Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 binoculars are sleek, well made and offer great value optics in a wide field of view.
  
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• Kitt Peak telescopes remain standing after Arizona wildfire claims at least 4 buildings on site

  21-06-2022 17:01 via space.com
  
  While astronomical facilities and instrumentation may still be intact, it's too unsafe to verify in person right now.
  
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• Scientists identify a possible source for Charon's red cap

  21-06-2022 16:56
  Scientists combined data from NASA's New Horizons mission with novel laboratory experiments and exospheric modeling to reveal the likely composition of the red cap on Pluto's moon Charon and how it may have formed. This first-ever description of Charon's dynamic methane atmosphere using new experimental data provides a fascinating glimpse into the origins of this moon's red spot as described in two recent articles.
  
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• How elliptical craters could shed light on age of Saturn's moons

  21-06-2022 16:56
  A new study describes how unique populations of craters on two of Saturn's moons could help indicate the satellites' age and the conditions of their formation. Using data from NASA's Cassini mission, researchers have surveyed elliptical craters on Saturn's moons Tethys and Dione for this study.
  
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• 22 Jun 2022 (19 hours away): Mercury at dichotomy

  21-06-2022 16:50 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (5 days away): Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky

  21-06-2022 16:09 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (Yesterday): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (9 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (8 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (7 minutes ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (7 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (6 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (5 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (5 days ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (48 minutes ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (4 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (4 days ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (3 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (3 days ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (27 minutes ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (23 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (22 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (21 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (20 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (2 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (2 days ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (19 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (18 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (17 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 21 Jun 2022 (16 hours ago): Mars at perihelion

  21-06-2022 16:01 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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