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• 29 Nov 2022 (5 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 23:50 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (10 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 23:50 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• You can still save $20 on this Lego Star Wars The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle for Cyber Monday

  28-11-2022 23:46 via space.com
  
  The Lego Star Wars: The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle is marked down 20% for Cyber Monday at just $79.99, a discount of $20.
  
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• Last chance to save $180 on Lego's epic Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon for Cyber Monday

  28-11-2022 23:11 via space.com
  
  This deal will fly away fast. Lego's stunning Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon is rarely on sale and at one of the lowest prices for the year, at a chill $669.99 at Zavvi.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (6 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 22:57 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (11 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 22:57 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• ATLAS observatory atop Hawai'i's Mauna Loa volcano watching eruption closely

  28-11-2022 22:42 via space.com
  
  Astronomers are watching with Hawai'i residents as the largest volcano on Earth erupts for the first time in decades.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (7 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 21:49 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (12 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 21:49 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (8 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 21:04 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• China reveals the 3 astronauts flying on Shenzhou 15 space station mission

  28-11-2022 20:40 via space.com
  
  China just unveiled the crew that will launch on its Shenzhou 15 mission on Tuesday (Nov. 29) and spend the next six months in space.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (13 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 20:39 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Spy this great gift! Save 35% on Celestron SkyMaster 25X70 Binoculars for Cyber Monday

  28-11-2022 20:30 via space.com
  
  Save $45 on the Celestron SkyMaster 25x70, which offers top quality optics for less than the competition.
  
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• Snap up $225 off the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV this Cyber Monday

  28-11-2022 20:09 via space.com
  
  The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is $225 off this Cyber Monday and it comes with a 14-42mm II R lens.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (9 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 20:01 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (14 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 20:01 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Satellites watch Mauna Loa, world's largest active volcano, erupt in Hawaii (photos)

  28-11-2022 20:00 via space.com
  
  Satellites watched as Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, erupted on Sunday (Nov. 27) after 38 years of quiet.
  
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• COVID-19 pandemic widened the gender gap in astronomy publishing

  28-11-2022 19:00 via space.com
  
  The gender imbalance that has existed for years in astronomy research and publishing worsened when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down labs and sent scientists home.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (15 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 18:53 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (10 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 18:53 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• Take on the galaxy for less with up to 50% off on these Cyber Monday board game deals

  28-11-2022 18:45 via space.com
  
  Whether it's conquering the galaxy or escaping from the infamous Alien, these Cyber Monday board game deals offer some stellar savings, up to $73 off.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (16 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 18:14 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (11 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 18:14 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• Wow! Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft captures live view of Earth and moon from deep space (video)

  28-11-2022 18:08 via space.com
  
  There's an epic livestream running on the Artemis 1 moon mission, showcasing live views of the Orion spacecraft as it flies in a distant retrograde lunar orbit.
  
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• These binoculars can reveal the stars: Now they're $65 off for Cyber Monday

  28-11-2022 17:39 via space.com
  
  Telescopes step aside, these powerful Celestron binoculars can reveal the night sky in superb detail and now they're discounted by over 30%.
  
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• Get 37% off Lego Star Wars Imperial Light Cruiser this Cyber Monday

  28-11-2022 17:24 via space.com
  
  Moff Gideon's menacing ship is available with a $60 discount this Cyber Monday - your shields can't repel deals of that magnitude.
  
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• NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft reaches maximum distance from Earth today

  28-11-2022 17:00 via space.com
  
  The Artemis 1 spacecraft will be farthest from Earth Monday (Nov. 28) before turning around to return home.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (17 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 16:45 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (12 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 16:45 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• The perfect astronomy gift: This beginner telescope is currently under $100

  28-11-2022 16:24 via space.com
  
  We've never seen the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ LT under $100 before, so grab this Cyber Monday deal as the ideal holiday gift for the beginner astronomer in your life.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (13 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 16:09 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• Nebulas glow with forming stars in stunning new image

  28-11-2022 16:00 via space.com
  
  ESO's Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy gives us a peek at the action inside the stellar nurseries.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (18 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 15:36 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 02 Dec 2022 (4 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter

  28-11-2022 15:36 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°30'.
  
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• Shoot for the moon with 50% off this Lego Rocket set in UK Cyber Monday Lego deal

  28-11-2022 15:12 via space.com
  
  At 50% off, this Artemis-inspired Lego Rocket Launch Center will make an ideal gift for the space fan in your life
  
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• 28 Nov 2022 (4 days ago): November Orionid meteor shower 2022

  28-11-2022 15:12 via in-the-sky.org
  The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 28 Nov 2022 (3 days ago): November Orionid meteor shower 2022

  28-11-2022 15:12 via in-the-sky.org
  The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 28 Nov 2022 (2 days ago): November Orionid meteor shower 2022

  28-11-2022 15:12 via in-the-sky.org
  The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (19 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 15:05 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (14 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 15:05 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• See the crescent moon visit Saturn in the night sky Monday (Nov. 28)

  28-11-2022 15:00 via space.com
  
  When the moon shares the same right ascension with Saturn, the solar system's second-largest planet, it will offer skywatchers a guide to observing the gas giant and its stunning ring system.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (15 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 14:07 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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• Hubble Space Telescope captures stunning intergalactic bridge of stars in new image

  28-11-2022 14:00 via space.com
  
  A new Hubble photo shows a tidal tail crossing the span between galaxies like a celestial bridge of stars.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (20 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 13:40 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 01 Dec 2022 (3 days away): Asteroid 349 Dembowska at opposition

  28-11-2022 13:13 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 349 Dembowska makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• One small step for man, one giant 30% discount on this Lego NASA Lunar Lander in Cyber Monday Lego deal

  28-11-2022 13:00 via space.com
  
  Create for less with $30 off this LEGO Creator Expert NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander in Amazon's Cyber Monday deal.
  
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• 28 Nov 2022 (3 days ago): C/2022 P1 (NEOWISE) at perihelion

  28-11-2022 13:00 via in-the-sky.org
  C/2022 P1 (NEOWISE) makes its closest approach to the Sun.
  
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• 28 Nov 2022 (2 days ago): C/2022 P1 (NEOWISE) at perihelion

  28-11-2022 13:00 via in-the-sky.org
  C/2022 P1 (NEOWISE) makes its closest approach to the Sun.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (21 hours away): Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition

  28-11-2022 12:44 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 29 Nov 2022 (16 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  28-11-2022 12:44 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'.
  
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