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• 18 Oct 2023 (18 hours away): 136199 Eris at opposition

  17-10-2023 23:42 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (16 hours away): Lunar occultation of Antares

  17-10-2023 23:42 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (11 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 23:42 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• Satellite sees annular solar eclipse from 1 million miles away (photo)

  17-10-2023 23:00 via space.com
  
  A NASA camera aboard NOAA's DSCOVR satellite captured an amazing view of last weekend's annular solar eclipse from its deep-space perch.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (19 hours away): 136199 Eris at opposition

  17-10-2023 22:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (17 hours away): Lunar occultation of Antares

  17-10-2023 22:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
  Read more

• 18 Oct 2023 (12 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 22:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• Jupiter-like exoplanets reveal our solar system may not be so unique after all

  17-10-2023 22:00 via space.com
  
  A new analysis shows Jupiter-like planets likely exist around young, moving stars — suggesting our solar system formed from a quiet, low-density environment.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (20 hours away): 136199 Eris at opposition

  17-10-2023 21:19 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
  Read more

• 18 Oct 2023 (18 hours away): Lunar occultation of Antares

  17-10-2023 21:19 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
  Read more

• 18 Oct 2023 (13 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 21:19 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• Top tips for astrophotography composition 2023

  17-10-2023 21:18 via space.com
  
  Improve your composing in astrophotographs, from camera choice and framing to planning, compositional technique and the best camera settings.
  
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• A simple streetlight hack could protect astronomy from urban light pollution

  17-10-2023 21:00 via space.com
  
  Blinking streetlights could protect astronomy from the damaging effects of light pollution.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (21 hours away): 136199 Eris at opposition

  17-10-2023 20:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
  Read more

• 18 Oct 2023 (19 hours away): Lunar occultation of Antares

  17-10-2023 20:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (14 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 20:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• Mars was shaken by its strongest marsquake ever in 2022. Now we know what caused it

  17-10-2023 20:30 via space.com
  
  Scientists have traced the biggest marsquake detected by Insight in May 2022 to tectonic forces within Mars' crust, ruling out a meteorite impact.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (22 hours away): 136199 Eris at opposition

  17-10-2023 20:04 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
  Read more

• 18 Oct 2023 (20 hours away): Lunar occultation of Antares

  17-10-2023 20:04 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
  Read more

• 18 Oct 2023 (15 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 20:04 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 'Futurama' team talks physics, humor and heart at NY Comic Con

  17-10-2023 20:00 via space.com
  
  At NYCC 2023, a handful of 'Futurama' directors and producersrevealed their insights about the show's latest season on Hulu, as well as some of its past accomplishments and missteps.
  
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• NASA's Roman Space Telescope will launch in 2027. Here's how scientists are getting ready

  17-10-2023 19:00 via space.com
  
  Prep work and collaborations will help NASA's Roman Space Telescope deliver a big-picture view shortly after it launches in 2027.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (23 hours away): 136199 Eris at opposition

  17-10-2023 18:51 via in-the-sky.org
  
  136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.
  
  Read more

• 18 Oct 2023 (21 hours away): Lunar occultation of Antares

  17-10-2023 18:51 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
  Read more

• 18 Oct 2023 (16 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 18:51 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• NASA delays spacewalk a 2nd time due to leak on International Space Station

  17-10-2023 18:08 via space.com
  
  NASA wants to do extra checks after an International Space Station leak on the Russian side, postponing the first of two scheduled spacewalks for a second time as the coolant investigation continues.
  
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• Benjamin Moore partners with Blue Origin to reveal space-themed color of 2024

  17-10-2023 18:00 via space.com
  
  What do you get when you mix a private spaceflight company with a manufacturer of premium and commercial paints? A shade of blue with a focus on STEM education and careers in space.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (22 hours away): Lunar occultation of Antares

  17-10-2023 17:59 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (17 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 17:59 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• High school students set record with stratospheric balloon launch and recovery (photo)

  17-10-2023 17:00 via space.com
  
  A science club at a girls high school in the U.K. sent a pair of weather balloons high into Earth's atmosphere last month, and they're not done by a long shot.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (23 hours away): Lunar occultation of Antares

  17-10-2023 16:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq amongst others.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (18 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 16:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• Satellites show Antarctic ice shelves have lost 74 trillion tons of water in 25 years

  17-10-2023 16:23 via space.com
  
  Satellite observations of Antarctic ice shelves reveal a dramatic loss of ice, with 74 trillion tons of water released into the ocean since 1997 — evidence of climate change's impact on the region.
  
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• Total solar eclipse 2024: Live updates

  17-10-2023 16:10 via space.com
  
  Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
  
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• Sony A6700 Review

  17-10-2023 15:53 via space.com
  
  A closer look at the latest model in Sony's APS-C alpha range — is the A6700 their best crop sensor camera to date?
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (19 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 15:51 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• SpaceX stacks Starship to gear up for launch rehearsal (photos)

  17-10-2023 15:00 via space.com
  
  SpaceX stacked its latest Starship prototype once again on Monday (Oct. 16) to prepare for an upcoming launch rehearsal.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (20 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 14:23 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• NASA's Hubble, Chandra space telescopes face possible budget cuts: report

  17-10-2023 14:00 via space.com
  
  Two of NASA's flagship space telescopes, Hubble and Chandra, may have less money to spend if budget predictions come through. NASA may reallocate funds to newer missions.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (21 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 13:36 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (22 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 12:43 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket tonight on 16th mission

  17-10-2023 12:00 via space.com
  
  A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch 22 Starlink internet satellites to orbit this evening (Oct. 17). It'll be the 16th flight for the rocket's first stage.
  
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• Over 1 million satellites could be headed to Earth orbit, and scientists are worried

  17-10-2023 12:00 via space.com
  
  Recent filings with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) show nations worldwide have registered licenses for planned megaconstellations much larger than SpaceX's Starlink.
  
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• 18 Oct 2023 (23 hours away): Mars at apogee

  17-10-2023 11:46 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 20 Oct 2023 (3 days away): Mercury at superior solar conjunction

  17-10-2023 09:02 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 17 Oct 2023 (Yesterday): The Moon at perihelion

  17-10-2023 08:44 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun, which happens each month around the time of new moon.
  
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• 17 Oct 2023 (9 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion

  17-10-2023 08:44 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun, which happens each month around the time of new moon.
  
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• 17 Oct 2023 (8 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion

  17-10-2023 08:44 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun, which happens each month around the time of new moon.
  
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• 17 Oct 2023 (7 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion

  17-10-2023 08:44 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun, which happens each month around the time of new moon.
  
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• 17 Oct 2023 (6 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion

  17-10-2023 08:44 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun, which happens each month around the time of new moon.
  
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