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• 24 Mar 2023 (11 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 23:47 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (11 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 23:47 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (11 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 23:47 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
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• 'Star Trek: Picard' season 3 episode 6 beams in Trek cameos aplenty

  23-03-2023 22:46 via space.com
  
  'Star Trek: Picard' season 3 episode 6, The Bounty, the cameos are stacking up with Geordi and maybe Data, and it's a bit excessive.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (12 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 22:44 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (12 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 22:44 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (12 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 22:44 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
  Read more

• Perseverance rover snaps gorgeous shots of drifting predawn clouds on Mars (photos)

  23-03-2023 22:00 via space.com
  
  NASA's Perseverance rover took a brief break from its Mars life hunt on March 18 to capture stunning shots of drifting predawn clouds on the Red Planet.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (13 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 21:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (13 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 21:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (13 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 21:29 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
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• Boom! Sierra Space blows up final inflatable space station module in initial test series (video)

  23-03-2023 21:00 via space.com
  
  Sierra Space just destroyed (on purpose) another space module, wrapping up a four-part test series designed to help ready its inflatable habitats for future space missions.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (14 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 20:57 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (14 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 20:57 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (14 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 20:57 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
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• New moon glows with 'Earthshine' in incredible time-lapse photo series

  23-03-2023 20:00 via space.com
  
  The new moon glows in the sky above Turkey with the reflected light of Earth shining upon it in gorgeous photos by astrophotographer Miguel Claro.
  
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• Annular solar eclipse 2023: Everything you need to know about North America's 'ring of fire' eclipse

  23-03-2023 19:51 via space.com
  
  The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible from eight states in the U.S. Southwest. Find out how and where to see the 'ring of fire' eclipse in our ultimate guide.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (15 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 19:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (15 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 19:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (15 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 19:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
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• Potatoes are better than human blood for making space concrete bricks, scientists say

  23-03-2023 19:00 via space.com
  
  Engineers have created a superstrong concrete alternative using simulated Martian or lunar soil, potato starch and salt.
  
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• Potato starch is better than human blood for making space bricks, scientists say

  23-03-2023 19:00 via space.com
  
  Engineers have created a superstrong concrete alternative using simulated Martian or lunar soil, potato starch and salt.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (16 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 18:55 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (16 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 18:55 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (16 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 18:55 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
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• Look up! See Venus shine next to the young moon tonight

  23-03-2023 18:00 via space.com
  
  On Thursday, March 23, Venus will shine close to the slender slither of the young moon, providing an eye-catching sight in the night sky.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (17 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 17:58 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (17 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 17:58 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (17 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 17:28 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
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• Astronomers urged to fight 'tooth and nail' to protect dark skies

  23-03-2023 17:00 via space.com
  
  A new paper calls on the scientific community to do more to fight rising light pollution and protect the night sky, including banning satellite megaconstellations if necessary.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (18 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 16:52 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (18 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 16:52 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (18 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 16:31 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
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• Earth is on track for devastating climate change if we don't act. These 5 weather disasters show what's to come.

  23-03-2023 16:26 via space.com
  
  These weather disasters provide a glimpse of lies ahead for planet Earth if humankind fails to stop climate change progress.
  
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• Space dust could carry alien life across the galaxy, study suggests

  23-03-2023 16:00 via space.com
  
  Astrobiologists should examine space dust and other exoplanetary debris to search for the existence of life beyond Earth, a new study suggests.
  
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• Astrophotography with a film camera: Is it possible?

  23-03-2023 16:00 via space.com
  
  The best gear and techniques you need to shoot astrophotographs successfully using an analog film camera.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (19 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 15:56 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (19 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 15:56 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
  Read more

• Ruko F11GIM2 review: powerful beginner drone, poor image quality

  23-03-2023 15:44 via space.com
  
  The Ruko F11GIM2 is a basic beginner drone that comes in a kit with everything you need to get started, but its image quality is lacking.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (19 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 15:29 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
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• 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Trivia Night warps into action from CBS and Paramount Plus on March 24

  23-03-2023 15:00 via space.com
  
  CBS and Paramount Home Entertainment to hold a "Star Trek Trivia Night" on March 24.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (20 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 14:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (20 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 14:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (20 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 14:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (21 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 14:00 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (21 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 14:00 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus pass within 5'57" of each other.
  
  Read more

• Stunning Hubble telescope photo reveals star-studded M55 cluster

  23-03-2023 14:00 via space.com
  
  A distant cluster sparkles with ancient stars in a gorgeous new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
  
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• Stunning Hubble photo reveals star-studded M55 cluster

  23-03-2023 14:00 via space.com
  
  A distant cluster sparkles with ancient stars in a gorgeous new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
  
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• 24 Mar 2023 (21 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

  23-03-2023 13:29 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'31".
  
  Read more

• 24 Mar 2023 (22 hours away): Lunar occultation of Venus

  23-03-2023 12:42 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands.
  
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