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• 26 Jun 2022 (10 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 23:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (11 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 22:21 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (12 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 21:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (13 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 20:52 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (14 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 19:19 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (15 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 18:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (16 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 17:16 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• Celestron Advanced VX 8 Edge HD telescope: Full review

  25-06-2022 17:09 via space.com
  
  This portable telescope setup is ideal for intermediate amateur astronomers who want to get serious.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (17 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 16:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 'Blade Runner' at 40: Director Ridley Scott's dystopian masterpiece continues to reverberate today

  25-06-2022 16:28 via space.com
  
  Director Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic "Blade Runner" celebrates its 40th anniversary in June 2022.
  
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• This Week In Space podcast: Episode 17 — Incoming comms (we talk to YOU!)

  25-06-2022 16:06 via space.com
  
  On this episode of This Week in Space, Rod and Tariq are back to argue across the generational divide about the best and worst space sci-fi on TV ever.
  
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• Don't miss Venus meet the moon before dawn on Sunday in gorgeous photo opportunity

  25-06-2022 15:23 via space.com
  
  A gorgeous photo opportunity will greet skywatchers on Sunday (June 26) when the slim crescent moon meetsVenus in the early morning sky.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (18 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 15:13 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (19 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 14:36 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• On This Day In Space: June 25, 1997: Spacecraft collides with Mir space station

  25-06-2022 14:23 via space.com
  
  On June 25, 1997, a Russian Progress M-34 spacecraft collided with the Russian Mir space station. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.
  
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• Extreme microbes in salty Arctic water could aid search for life on Mars

  25-06-2022 13:51 via space.com
  
  Never-before-seen microbes living deep beneath the permafrost at one of the coldest and saltiest water springs on Earth could provide a blueprint for life on Mars.
  
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• Stunning Mars photos by the Curiosity rover show ancient climate shift

  25-06-2022 13:34 via space.com
  
  The Curiosity rover might be spotting signs of the Martian climate drying up in ancient times.
  
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• NASA to launch 3 sounding rockets from Northern Territory in boost for Australian space efforts

  25-06-2022 13:34 via space.com
  
  NASA to launch three rockets from the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory of Australia
  
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• LightSail 2 celebrates 3rd space birthday as end of mission approaches

  25-06-2022 13:31 via space.com
  
  LightSail 2 is now marking three years of spaceflight, but is unlikely to celebrate a fourth anniversary.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (20 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 13:16 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (21 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 12:36 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• NASA eyeing late August for launch of Artemis 1 moon mission

  25-06-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  NASA officials have declared the Artemis 1 moon rocket's most recent "wet dress rehearsal" a success and are hopeful the mission can get off the ground as soon as late August.
  
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• China launches 4 satellites with 2 rockets in 2 days

  25-06-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  China is continuing its quest to carry out more than 50 orbital launches this year with a pair of missions lifting off within just over 24 hours of each other.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (22 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 11:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (23 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 10:36 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 28 Jun 2022 (3 days away): The Moon at perihelion

  25-06-2022 01:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 28 Jun 2022 (3 days away): Neptune enters retrograde motion

  25-06-2022 01:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 27 Jun 2022 (2 days away): June Bootid meteor shower 2022

  25-06-2022 01:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 27 Jun 2022 (2 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury

  25-06-2022 01:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°56'.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (Tomorrow): Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky

  25-06-2022 01:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky.
  
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• 26 Jun 2022 (Tomorrow): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  25-06-2022 01:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'.
  
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• 28 Jun 2022 (4 days away): The Moon at perihelion

  25-06-2022 00:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (Yesterday): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (9 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (8 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (7 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (6 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (5 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (4 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (4 days ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (3 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (3 days ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (24 minutes ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (23 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (22 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (21 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (20 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (2 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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• 24 Jun 2022 (2 days ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
  Read more

• 24 Jun 2022 (19 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  25-06-2022 00:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Indonesia and Australia.
  
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