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• 01 Jun 2024 (5 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 23:27 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (5 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 23:27 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (6 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 22:17 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (6 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 22:17 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• Peru and Slovakia sign the Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration

  31-05-2024 22:00 via space.com
  
  Peru and Slovakia both signed NASA's Artemis Accords on Thursday (May 30). It's an agreement that promises peaceful and transparent exploration of the moon and outer space.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (7 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 21:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (7 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 21:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• Is 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' already canceled? Breaking down the rumors

  31-05-2024 21:00 via space.com
  
  There have been some rumblings of the next Star Wars series, The Acolyte, getting the axe before its first season even premieres, but all is not what it seems.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (8 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 20:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
  Read more

• 01 Jun 2024 (8 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 20:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites from Florida this evening

  31-05-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  SpaceX is set to launch another batch of its Starlink broadband satellites from Florida this evening (May 31), adding to a very busy stretch in spaceflight.
  
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• Lego wants you to vote on a new color for its astronaut minifigures

  31-05-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  Lego is adding another color of spaceman minifigure to its roster, and you can vote for your favorite for a limited time.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (9 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 19:04 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (9 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 19:04 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• Moon-mapping could level up for NASA's upcoming Artemis missions. Here's how

  31-05-2024 19:00 via space.com
  
  To create more high resolution maps of the moon, scientists are enlisting the help of algorithms.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (10 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 18:21 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (10 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 18:21 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• 1st annual space piracy conference will examine threats of orbital crime and smuggling

  31-05-2024 18:05 via space.com
  
  The First Annual Space Piracy Conference aims to explore the risks of piracy in space and solutions to this potentially devastating economic and legal problem.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (11 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 17:10 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (11 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 17:10 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• Powerful new NOAA weather satellite set for June launch atop SpaceX Falcon Heavy

  31-05-2024 17:00 via space.com
  
  NOAA is set to launch an advanced new weather satellite on June 25 when its GOES-U spacecraft launches atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  
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• The cold lunar night may have finally swallowed Japan's SLIM moon lander

  31-05-2024 16:00 via space.com
  
  Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission failed to respond to a signal sent Monday — but all hope is not lost.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (12 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 15:56 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (12 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 15:56 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• Watch Rocket Lab launch shoebox-sized NASA climate satellite tonight

  31-05-2024 15:31 via space.com
  
  Rocket Lab will launch the second of two cubesats for NASA's PREFIRE climate change mission tonight (May 31), and you can watch the action live.
  
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• Massive, magnetic stars beyond the Milky Way detected for the 1st time

  31-05-2024 15:10 via space.com
  
  Astronomers have detected giant, magnetic stars outside the Milky Way for the first time. These infant stars in the Magellanic Clouds could reveal details of early stellar evolution.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (13 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 15:07 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (13 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 15:07 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet passes key safety review ahead of 1st test flight

  31-05-2024 15:00 via space.com
  
  NASA's new X-59 supersonic jet has successfully completed its Flight Readiness Review, marking a pivotal step towards its first flight.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (14 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 14:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (14 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 14:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (15 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 13:04 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (15 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 13:04 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (16 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 12:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
  Read more

• 01 Jun 2024 (16 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 12:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• China's Chang'e 6 probe to land on far side of the moon this weekend to return lunar samples to Earth

  31-05-2024 12:00 via space.com
  
  China's Chang'e 6 moon mission is studying landing sites on the lunar far side for accessibility ahead of a planned touchdown attempt this weekend.
  
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• Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10X42 monocular review

  31-05-2024 11:58 via space.com
  
  There is an instant feel of quality in this rugged and easy-to-use Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10X42monocular.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (17 hours away): Lunar occultation of Neptune

  31-05-2024 11:41 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• 01 Jun 2024 (17 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Neptune

  31-05-2024 11:41 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other.
  
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• 02 Jun 2024 (3 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

  31-05-2024 10:47 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°24'.
  
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• 02 Jun 2024 (2 days away): The Moon at perigee

  31-05-2024 10:47 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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• 02 Jun 2024 (2 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Mars

  31-05-2024 10:47 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Mars pass close to each other.
  
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• 31 May 2024 (Yesterday): Lunar occultation of Saturn

  31-05-2024 10:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Uruguay amongst others.
  
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• 31 May 2024 (Yesterday): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  31-05-2024 10:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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• 31 May 2024 (9 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Saturn

  31-05-2024 10:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Uruguay amongst others.
  
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• 31 May 2024 (9 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  31-05-2024 10:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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• 31 May 2024 (8 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Saturn

  31-05-2024 10:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Uruguay amongst others.
  
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• 31 May 2024 (8 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  31-05-2024 10:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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• 31 May 2024 (7 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Saturn

  31-05-2024 10:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Uruguay amongst others.
  
  Read more

• 31 May 2024 (7 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  31-05-2024 10:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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