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• Relativity Space shelves Terran 1 rocket, focuses on bigger, reusable Terran R

  12-04-2023 23:51 via space.com
  
  Relativity Space has moved on from its pathfinder Terran 1 rocket after a single flight, focusing on the development of the bigger, reusable Terran R.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (16 hours away): Jupiter at apogee

  12-04-2023 23:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (11 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 23:12 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• Space debris problem spurs a bold change in US government regulations

  12-04-2023 23:00 via space.com
  
  The Federal Communications Commission will create a new Space Bureau to work with regulations regarding space debris, space safety and other low Earth orbit needs.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (17 hours away): Jupiter at apogee

  12-04-2023 22:51 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• Europe's JUICE Jupiter mission rolls out to pad for April 13 launch (photos)

  12-04-2023 22:37 via space.com
  
  The European Space Agency (ESA) shared images of the Ariane 5 rocket that will send its JUICE spacecraft to Jupiter and its moons as it is rolled out to the pad ahead of its April 13 launch.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (12 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 22:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (18 hours away): Jupiter at apogee

  12-04-2023 21:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (13 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 21:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• Private Japanese moon lander targeting April 25 for historic touchdown try

  12-04-2023 21:00 via space.com
  
  Japan's Hakuto-R spacecraft is preparing to make a historic lunar landing attempt on April 25.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (19 hours away): Jupiter at apogee

  12-04-2023 20:43 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• Europe's JUICE mission has to squeeze into a 1-second launch window. Here's why.

  12-04-2023 20:30 via space.com
  
  Europe's Jupiter mission JUICE has only one second a day to launch to hit the correct trajectory that will take it to the gas giant planet in eight years' time.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (14 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 20:12 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• Earth-observing satellite captures rare photos of Jupiter and its moons

  12-04-2023 20:00 via space.com
  
  The European Earth-observing satellite Pleiades Neo snapped a rare sequence of images capturing the giant planet Jupiter and its moons.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (20 hours away): Jupiter at apogee

  12-04-2023 19:48 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (15 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 19:27 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• How to watch the launch of Europe's JUICE mission to Jupiter on April 13

  12-04-2023 19:00 via space.com
  
  Europe's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission is set to launch for its 8-year cruise to the solar system's largest planet on Thursday at 8:15 EDT (1215 GMT) and you can watch it live via Space.com.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (21 hours away): Jupiter at apogee

  12-04-2023 18:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (16 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 18:21 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• Newfound asteroid is a long-term 'quasi-moon' of Earth

  12-04-2023 18:00 via space.com
  
  A newfound asteroid called 2023 FW13 has been Earth's companion for centuries, astronomers say.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (22 hours away): Jupiter at apogee

  12-04-2023 17:50 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• Unistellar eQuinox 2 telescope review

  12-04-2023 17:29 via space.com
  
  A smart telescope designed for beginners and pros, the Unistellar eQuinox 2 provides excellent views and photos of the cosmos.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (17 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 17:23 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 'Star Wars: Dark Droids' brings robotic horror to the galaxy far, far away

  12-04-2023 17:00 via space.com
  
  Marvel Comics reveals a first look at new "Star Wars: Dark Droids" horror comic book series at Star Wars Celebration 2023.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (23 hours away): Jupiter at apogee

  12-04-2023 16:58 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (18 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 16:16 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• Olympus 8x25 WP II binocular review

  12-04-2023 15:47 via space.com
  
  The portable Olympus 8x25 WP II boasts an excellent optical system for clear views of the moon and bright targets with superb contrast.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (19 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 15:16 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• New 'warm Jupiter' exoplanet discovered by NASA's planet-hunting satellite

  12-04-2023 15:00 via space.com
  
  Things could be heating up for a newly discovered warm Jupiter planet. The exoplanet planet around 1,000 light years away could snuggle up to its star but only if another planet plays matchmaker.
  
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• Europe's JUICE Jupiter mission launches April 13. Here's what it will teach us

  12-04-2023 15:00 via space.com
  
  The JUICE mission will begin its trek to the gas giant Jupiter on Thursday, April 13. When will it arrive, and what will it discover about the solar system's largest planet and its icy ocean moons?
  
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• The Mandalorian season 3 episode 7 review: The sharp turn fans were hoping for

  12-04-2023 14:35 via space.com
  
  The seventh chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 is a game-changer for the series as a whole and teases the big menace to come in future seasons and other shows.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (20 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 14:20 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• The EMM's Hope: Novel discoveries and a changing orbit set to contribute more unprecedented data to the space community

  12-04-2023 14:00 via space.com
  
  The Emirates Mars Mission is helping scientists form a new understanding of the Red Planet's atmosphere, including its intriguing auroras.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (21 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 13:29 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• Best free Star Trek: TNG & Picard 3D prints

  12-04-2023 13:00 via space.com
  
  Star Trek: Picard may be ending with season 3, but you don’t have to wave goodbye to the captain. Here are ten free 3D prints to make every day Picard day.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (22 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 12:41 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• Will SpaceX's Starship go orbital for the 1st time on April 17?

  12-04-2023 12:00 via space.com
  
  SpaceX has identified April 17 as a target date for the first orbital test flight of its Starship vehicle, though regulatory approvals still need to come through.
  
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• Watch SpaceX launch a Starship to Mars in this gorgeous new animation

  12-04-2023 12:00 via space.com
  
  SpaceX's massive new Starship vehicle launches toward Mars in a stunning new video that captures the ambition of Elon Musk's deep-space vision.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (23 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 11:12 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 15 Apr 2023 (3 days away): 136199 Eris at solar conjunction

  12-04-2023 01:10 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.
  
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• 14 Apr 2023 (3 days away): The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed

  12-04-2023 01:10 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Whirlpool Galaxy M51 (NGC 5194; mag 9.0) in Canes Venatici culminates at around midnight local time.
  
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• 14 Apr 2023 (3 days away): Omega Centauri is well placed

  12-04-2023 01:10 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The brightest globular cluster in the sky, Omega Centauri (mag 3.7) culminates at around midnight local time.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (Tomorrow): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-04-2023 01:10 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (Tomorrow): Jupiter at apogee

  12-04-2023 01:10 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 13 Apr 2023 (2 days away): Centaurus A is well placed

  12-04-2023 01:10 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Centaurus A (NGC 5128; mag 7.8) culminates at around midnight local time.
  
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• 15 Apr 2023 (4 days away): 136199 Eris at solar conjunction

  12-04-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.
  
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