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• 13 May 2023 (17 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 23:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass within 2°59' of each other.
  
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• Russian cosmonauts move vital radiator for International Space Station in 5-hour spacewalk

  12-05-2023 23:28 via space.com
  
  Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin completed a spacewalk to activate a radiator that they earlier helped relocate outside of the International Space Station.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (15 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 23:22 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'.
  
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• This snake robot could hunt alien life on icy moons like Saturn's Enceladus

  12-05-2023 23:00 via space.com
  
  Finding alien life just took a twist. A snake-shaped robot from NASA aims to climb the crumpled terrain of icy moons like Enceladus to search out microbes.
  
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• This snake robot could hunt alien life on icy moons like Enceladus

  12-05-2023 23:00 via space.com
  
  Finding alien life just took a twist. A snake-shaped robot from NASA aims to climb the crumpled terrain of icy moons like Enceladus to search out microbes.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (18 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 22:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass within 2°59' of each other.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (16 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 22:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'.
  
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• Europe's JUICE Jupiter probe fixes antenna glitch in deep space (video)

  12-05-2023 22:00 via space.com
  
  The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or JUICE, deployed its Radar for Icy Moons Exploration antenna today (May 12) after more than three weeks of troubleshooting efforts.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (19 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 21:38 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass within 2°59' of each other.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (17 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 21:38 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'.
  
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• Private moon lander's launch with SpaceX delayed to this fall

  12-05-2023 21:30 via space.com
  
  Intuitive Machines plans to touch down at the south pole of the moon, but there will be a wait as it continues to ready its lander for the ambitious mission.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (20 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 20:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass within 2°59' of each other.
  
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• 'Everspace 2' trailer promises epic interstellar dogfights and deep space exploration

  12-05-2023 20:30 via space.com
  
  Rockfish Games releases a thrilling new trailer for its 3D space shooter sequel, "Everspace 2."
  
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• 13 May 2023 (18 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 20:12 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'.
  
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• UAE's ambitious asteroid mission will tour 7 space rocks

  12-05-2023 20:00 via space.com
  
  The United Arab Emirates is targeting seven different space rocks with its ambitious mission to the main asteroid belt.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (21 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 19:50 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass within 2°59' of each other.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (19 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 19:23 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'.
  
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• James Webb Space Telescope studies mysterious exoplanet with a possible watery past

  12-05-2023 19:07 via space.com
  
  The James Webb Space Telescope has taken a closer look at a mysterious "mini-Neptune" that is like nothing found in the solar system and may have had a watery past.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (22 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 18:50 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass within 2°59' of each other.
  
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• Save $200 on the Celestron NextStar 4SE, a top entry-level telescope

  12-05-2023 18:31 via space.com
  
  Grab a $200 discount on a fine telescope useful for planetary and lunar observations that we rank as one of the best telescopes for beginners.
  
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• Saturn reclaims 'moon king' title with 62 newfound satellites, bringing total to 145

  12-05-2023 18:28 via space.com
  
  Saturn is once again the solar system's "moon king," snatching the crown back from Jupiter after the discovery of 62 new moons. Saturn now has a whopping 145 known satellites.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (20 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 18:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (23 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 17:36 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass within 2°59' of each other.
  
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• 13 May 2023 (21 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  12-05-2023 17:36 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'.
  
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• The Mandalorian has forgotten what made us fall in love with it in the first place

  12-05-2023 17:00 via space.com
  
  The captivating story of Din Djarin and Baby Yoda is in danger of becoming a footnote in the wider Star Wars universe.
  
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• 17 May 2023 (5 days away): Lunar occultation of Jupiter

  12-05-2023 16:58 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, the Contiguous United States, Greenland and Mexico amongst others.
  
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• 12 May 2023 (Yesterday): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (9 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (8 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (7 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (6 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (5 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (5 days ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (4 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (4 days ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (3 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (3 days ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (29 minutes ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (22 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (21 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (20 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (2 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (2 days ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (19 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (18 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (17 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (16 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (15 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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 (14 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  12-05-2023 16:28 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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