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• 12 May 2023 (16 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  11-05-2023 23:48 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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• Curiosity rover finds water-carved 'book' rock on Mars (photo)

  11-05-2023 23:00 via space.com
  
  A book-shaped rock on Mars was likely carved by ancient water running through the area, scientists on NASA's Curiosity rover mission say.
  
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• Perseverance rover spies signs of ancient raging rivers on Mars

  11-05-2023 22:53 via space.com
  
  NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence that a deep and fast-moving river once coursed through Mars' Jezero Crater, shaking up current ideas of past Red Planet water flow.
  
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• 12 May 2023 (17 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  11-05-2023 22:41 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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• 1 million cosmic baby pictures form a vast star atlas for astronomers

  11-05-2023 22:00 via space.com
  
  The secrets of star formation are slowly coming to light in a huge new star atlas generated by astronomers, based on images of stellar nurseries.
  
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• 12 May 2023 (18 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  11-05-2023 21:58 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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• A powerful eruption on the sun could create widespread auroras tonight

  11-05-2023 21:18 via space.com
  
  A pair of eruptions seen on the sun might lead to a display of auroras for parts of the northern and central United States on May 11.
  
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• Strange sounds recorded high in Earth's atmosphere have scientists baffled

  11-05-2023 20:51 via space.com
  
  A solar-powered balloon mission has detected a strange low-frequency sound from an unidentified source high in the air above Earth.
  
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• 12 May 2023 (19 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  11-05-2023 20:44 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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• Some mysterious 'fast radio bursts' may erupt from two-star systems

  11-05-2023 20:37 via space.com
  
  A new study has determined the most likely origin of one repeating fast radio burst to be a dense object — potentially a neutron star — with a binary companion.
  
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• Remains of shredded star open new window on black hole feeding behavior

  11-05-2023 20:01 via space.com
  
  Astronomers have for the first time spotted streams of stellar material circling a black hole and colliding with themselves, shedding light on how accretion disks take shape.
  
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• How fast is the universe expanding? New supernova data could help nail it down

  11-05-2023 20:01 via space.com
  
  A warp in the fabric of space and time that acted like a giant magnifying glass may help solve a celestial mystery about the rate of the universe's expansion.
  
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• 12 May 2023 (20 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  11-05-2023 19:44 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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• Explore the cosmos of your dreams with the new Lego DreamZzz Spacebus set

  11-05-2023 19:02 via space.com
  
  Fight off nightmares with the power of dreams in this new 878-piece Lego set that features playable options, customization and minifigures.
  
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• 12 May 2023 (21 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  11-05-2023 18:31 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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• Last chance to root for JUICE in Kerbal Space Program 2 moon explorer challenge

  11-05-2023 18:00 via space.com
  
  Kerbal Space Program 2 is asking its players to send a spacecraft out to a Jupiter-like planet and explore its moons, but you have to act fast before the challenge expires.
  
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• Anycubic Photon Mono 2 review: An excellent entry-level 3D printer

  11-05-2023 17:35 via space.com
  
  The Anycubic Photon Mono 2 is a worthy successor to the Mono 4K, and a fantastic entry-level resin printer.
  
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• 12 May 2023 (22 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  11-05-2023 17:29 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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• 12 May 2023 (23 hours away): Moon at Last Quarter

  11-05-2023 16:30 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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• Mysterious dark energy is spread evenly across the cosmos

  11-05-2023 15:00 via space.com
  
  Dark energy, the mysterious force apparently driving the accelerating expansion of the universe, is spread uniformly across space and time, new observations of massive galaxy clusters suggest.
  
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• Netflix reveals full cast and release date for new 3D anime series, 'Mech Cadets'

  11-05-2023 14:00 via space.com
  
  Netflix has announced the vocal cast and release date for its new 'Mech Cadets' sci-fi animated series.
  
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• Giant robots from outer space! Netflix reveals details for new 3D anime series 'Mech Cadets'

  11-05-2023 14:00 via space.com
  
  Netflix has announced the vocal cast and release date for its new 'Mech Cadets' sci-fi animated series.
  
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• Best Lego Star Wars Helmets 2023

  11-05-2023 12:46 via space.com
  
  The best Lego Star Wars helmets from a galaxy far, far away.
  
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• Watch China break in new test site for giant moon rocket engines (video)

  11-05-2023 12:00 via space.com
  
  China has completed a stand for testing huge rocket engines that could power the country's moon exploration efforts.
  
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• Ashlee Vance's 'When The Heavens Went On Sale' unveils the mysterious world of space startups

  11-05-2023 12:00 via space.com
  
  Ashlee Vance's new book follows four fast-growing launch startups, providing an inside look at a highly dynamic segment of the space industry.
  
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• Ashlee Vance's new book unveils the mysterious world of space startups

  11-05-2023 12:00 via space.com
  
  Ashlee Vance's new book follows four fast-growing launch startups, providing an inside look at a highly dynamic segment of the space industry.
  
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• 17 May 2023 (6 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter

  11-05-2023 07:17 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Jupiter pass within 43' of each other.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (Yesterday): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (9 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (8 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (7 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (6 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (6 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (5 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (5 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (47 minutes ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (4 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (4 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (32 minutes ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (3 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (3 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (23 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (22 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (21 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (20 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (2 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (2 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (19 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (18 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 11 May 2023 (17 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  11-05-2023 07:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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