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• 14 Sep 2022 (38 minutes away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 23:47 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (1 hour away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 22:49 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (2 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 21:41 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• What is the gravitational constant?

  14-09-2022 21:00 via space.com
  
  What is the gravitational constant, how do scientists measure it, and is it really constant or can it change across time and space?
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (3 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 20:29 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• Dazzling imagery of supernova remnant holds clues about star's death (video)

  14-09-2022 20:21 via space.com
  
  Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, Hubble Space Telescope and recently retired Spitzer Space telescope, astronomers traced the timeline of a supernova explosion called SNR 0519.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (4 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 19:53 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• NASA requests 2 new private astronaut missions to International Space Station

  14-09-2022 19:30 via space.com
  
  NASA requested proposals for two additional private missions to the International Space Station to run between late 2023 and 2024, adding on to others approved or already flown with Axiom Space.
  
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• Watch NASA's Perseverance scientists discuss rover's first 18 months on Mars

  14-09-2022 19:00 via space.com
  
  NASA plans a briefing Thursday (Sept. 15) to discuss the Perseverance Mars rover's findings so far. You can watch the briefing live at 11:30 a.m. EDT (1330 GMT).
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (5 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 18:46 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• Drone portrait photography guide: How to shoot and edit portrait photos with your drone

  14-09-2022 18:30 via space.com
  
  Most drones can only shoot photos in landscape format, but by shooting vertical panoramic images you can capture and create high-resolution portrait format images with ease.
  
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• You can see the moon eclipse Uranus tonight (Sept. 14) in a rare occultation

  14-09-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  Skywatchers can watch as the moon blocks Uranus from view on Wednesday, Sept. 14 in an event called a lunar occultation.
  
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• The moon passes in front of Uranus on Wednesday

  14-09-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  Skywatchers can watch as the moon blocks Uranus from view on Wednesday, Sept. 14 in an event called a lunar occultation.
  
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• 'Star Trek' Day bursting with cast news, teasers and announcements

  14-09-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  Worried you might have missed something? Fear not, here's our complete, all-you-need-to-know guide to all the news from this year's 'Star Trek' Day event
  
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• See the moon eclipse Uranus tonight (Sept. 14) in a rare occultation

  14-09-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  Skywatchers can watch as the moon blocks Uranus from view on Wednesday, Sept. 14 in an event called a lunar occultation.
  
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• NASA moon contractor Masten Space Systems acquired by Astrobotic

  14-09-2022 17:44 via space.com
  
  Astrobotic will pick up the reins on Masten's business, although it's unclear what will happen with the NASA moon mission Masten had been developing.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (6 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 17:37 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• Best beginner drones 2022: Find the best entry-level drone for you and your budget

  14-09-2022 17:17 via space.com
  
  Discover the best beginner drones currently available to enter the exciting world of aerial photography and video.
  
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• Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens review

  14-09-2022 17:05 via space.com
  
  Is the Sony 14mm f/1.8 G Master the newest must-have Sony-fit lens for astrophotography?
  
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• Einstein's general relativity holds up under most rigorous test to date

  14-09-2022 16:59 via space.com
  
  Scientists have demonstrated that Einstein's theory of general relativity is correct to a remarkable degree of accuracy, despite having been around for more than a century.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (7 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 16:35 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• Satellite images show ravages of Western wildfires

  14-09-2022 16:11 via space.com
  
  Massive clouds of wildfire smoke shroud vast areas of Oregon and Washington as vicious blazes destroy hundreds of square miles of forest.
  
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• Anycubic Kobra Go review: Excellent printing, some assembly required

  14-09-2022 15:50 via space.com
  
  If you're looking for a budget FDM printer and don't mind a bit of assembly work, the Anycubic Kobra Go is an exceptional choice.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (8 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 15:33 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• Claim your space: Smithsonian offers free passes for Air and Space reopening

  14-09-2022 15:00 via space.com
  
  With just a month left before its reopening, you can now claim your space to see the National Air and Space Museum's new galleries.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (9 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 14:52 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (10 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 13:40 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (11 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 12:33 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• Supernova alert! Astronomers just found a way to predict explosive star deaths

  14-09-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  If you see a giant red star surrounded by a thick shroud of material, watch out — the star will likely explode within a few years.
  
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• NASA satellites help dogs hunt for otter and mink poop

  14-09-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  The NASA-funded study hopes to extend the hunt for pollutants into space, to help dogs and their science partners hunt for smelly scat.
  
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• Hubble Space Telescope captures two 'overlapping' spiral galaxies in new photo

  14-09-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  A new photo from the Hubble Space Telescope captures two distant "overlapping" spiral galaxies.
  
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• Germany and Japan pledge not to conduct destructive anti-satellite tests

  14-09-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  Germany and Japan have pledged not to conduct destructive anti-satellite tests following Russia's irresponsible destruction of a satellite in November 2021 that created a massive cloud of space debris.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (12 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 11:55 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (13 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 11:03 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (14 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 09:32 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (15 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 08:53 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (16 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 07:42 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (17 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 07:01 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (18 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 05:33 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (19 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 04:57 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (20 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 03:42 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (21 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 02:58 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (22 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 02:08 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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• 23 Sep 2022 (9 days away): September equinox

  14-09-2022 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  Day and night have equal length, marking the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere.
  
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• 19 Sep 2022 (5 days away): The Moon at apogee

  14-09-2022 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears small as it recedes to its furthest point from the Earth.
  
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• 17 Sep 2022 (3 days away): Moon at Last Quarter

  14-09-2022 01:15 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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• 17 Sep 2022 (3 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

  14-09-2022 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°36'.
  
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• 16 Sep 2022 (2 days away): Neptune at opposition

  14-09-2022 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  Neptune is well placed in the sky.
  
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• 14 Sep 2022 (23 hours away): Lunar occultation of Uranus

  14-09-2022 00:30 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
  
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