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• 07 Sep 2022 (21 hours away): Asteroid 3 Juno at opposition

  06-09-2022 23:29 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 3 Juno makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (20 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  06-09-2022 23:29 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (22 hours away): Asteroid 3 Juno at opposition

  06-09-2022 22:32 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 3 Juno makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (21 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  06-09-2022 22:32 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Discovery suggests red supergiant Betelgeuse was actually yellow 2,000 years ago

  06-09-2022 22:00 via space.com
  
  New research from historical sources indicates that Betelgeuse had a yellowish hue around two millennia ago.
  
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• China launches 2 orbital missions in less than 2 hours (videos)

  06-09-2022 21:33 via space.com
  
  The spaceflight doubleheader involved a Kuaizhou-1A solid rocket and a Long March 2D, which launched from different spaceports 115 minutes apart late Monday and early Tuesday (Sept. 5 and Sept. 6).
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (22 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  06-09-2022 21:28 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (23 hours away): Asteroid 3 Juno at opposition

  06-09-2022 21:11 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 3 Juno makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Odd aurora-like STEVE phenomenon captured by Michigan-based photographer

  06-09-2022 21:00 via space.com
  
  A Michigan-based aurora chaser got an unexpected treat last night when an aurora-like ribbon of glowing stripes paraded just above his head.
  
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• Pearl Jam's 'Gigaton' boldly goes to the Red Planet, has 'Apollo' exclusive on SiriusXM

  06-09-2022 20:39 via space.com
  
  Pearl Jam's new record, 'Gigaton,' moves listeners beyond Earthly bounds to reflect on our changing planet.
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (23 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  06-09-2022 20:31 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• James Webb Space Telescope snaps mind-boggling image of Tarantula Nebula

  06-09-2022 19:30 via space.com
  
  The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details of stellar nursery 30 Doradus, known as the Tarantula Nebula.
  
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• James Webb Space Telescope catches mind-boggling image of baby stars in Tarantula Nebula

  06-09-2022 19:30 via space.com
  
  The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details of stellar nursery 30 Doradus, known as the Tarantula Nebula.
  
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• Catch Mars near the bright star Aldebaran Tuesday night (Sept. 6)

  06-09-2022 19:00 via space.com
  
  Mars appears closest to the bright star Aldebaran of the Taurus constellation Tuesday (Sept. 6). The pair will be visible high in the south before sunrise.
  
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• In Trouble on the Moon? A 911 Call for a Search and Rescue Organization

  06-09-2022 18:30 via space.com
  
  Given all of the planned international lunar activity, emergencies could happen that will call for the unconstrained mobilization of all possible aids.
  
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• Earth's perilous journey through the Milky Way's spiral may shape the planet's geology

  06-09-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  As Earth passes through the primary spiral arms of the Milky Way, thick interstellar clouds may hammer the planet with comets that have helped create the continental crust.
  
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• Lego Lunar Research Base review

  06-09-2022 17:52 via space.com
  
  Take a giant leap for mankind with the Lego Lunar Research Base.
  
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• Save $300 on the Panasonic Lumix S5 camera

  06-09-2022 17:35 via space.com
  
  snap up this bargain and get $300 off a powerful camera that excels in both photo and video shooting.
  
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• Violent mergers might be robbing galaxies of their star-birthing material

  06-09-2022 17:00 via space.com
  
  Observations of a violent galactic merger that occurred between 6 and 7 billion years ago could help solve the mystery of how galaxies "die," or stop forming stars.
  
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• Anycubic Photon D2 review: A miniature printing revolution

  06-09-2022 16:22 via space.com
  
  The Anycubic Photon D2's exceptional print quality and detail mean it's the new go-to printer for miniature and jewelry enthusiasts.
  
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• Starburst candy to send fans' TikTok videos into outer space

  06-09-2022 15:52 via space.com
  
  Starburst, the fruit-flavored soft taffy, is taking a nod from its name and preparing to become the first brand to send TikTok videos into outer space in "Ask the Universe" challenge.
  
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• What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2022

  06-09-2022 14:11 via space.com
  
  See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2022, and when you can see them.
  
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• Vaonis Vespera Observation Station smart telescope review

  06-09-2022 10:00 via space.com
  
  The smallest robotic telescope yet impresses for casual deep-sky views, the Vaonis Vespera is a smart telescope for beginner astronomers.
  
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• 10 Sep 2022 (4 days away): Full Moon

  06-09-2022 01:19 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon is visible for much of the night.
  
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• 09 Sep 2022 (3 days away): September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2022

  06-09-2022 01:19 via in-the-sky.org
  The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 08 Sep 2022 (2 days away): The Moon at aphelion

  06-09-2022 01:19 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches its furthest point from the Sun.
  
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• 08 Sep 2022 (2 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  06-09-2022 01:19 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°56'.
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (Tomorrow): The Moon at perigee

  06-09-2022 01:19 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (Tomorrow): Asteroid 3 Juno at opposition

  06-09-2022 01:19 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 3 Juno makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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