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• 20 Jul 2024 (17 hours away): The Moon at aphelion

  19-07-2024 23:38 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon.
  
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• 'Space can unite a troubled country in troubled times': NASA chief calls for unity 55 years after Apollo 11 moon landing

  19-07-2024 23:00 via space.com
  
  NASA administrator Bill Nelson is calling for unity among both major U.S. political parties amid the 55th anniversary of the first human moon landing on Saturday (July 20).
  
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• 20 Jul 2024 (18 hours away): The Moon at aphelion

  19-07-2024 22:38 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon.
  
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• The sun's next solar cycle has begun, 'starquakes' suggest

  19-07-2024 22:00 via space.com
  
  Even though the sun's current solar cycle hasn't reached its peak yet, scientists have seen signs that the next 11-year solar cycle is already getting ready for its time to shine.
  
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• 20 Jul 2024 (19 hours away): The Moon at aphelion

  19-07-2024 21:23 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon.
  
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• Polaris Dawn crew shows off new SpaceX spacesuits for 1st private spacewalk (photos)

  19-07-2024 21:00 via space.com
  
  SpaceX's new spacesuits look gorgeous in these photos from the Polaris Dawn crew's recent acceptance testing and training. The mission will include the 1st-ever all-civilian spacewalk.
  
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• 20 Jul 2024 (20 hours away): The Moon at aphelion

  19-07-2024 20:37 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon.
  
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• NASA delays ISS spacewalks indefinitely to investigate spacesuit coolant leak

  19-07-2024 20:30 via space.com
  
  NASA had planned to hold its next spacewalk at the end of July, but now that's off the schedule. An investigation continues after a June 24 coolant leak during a spacewalk.
  
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• A high-speed particle struck the Gaia space telescope — but Gaia came back stronger than ever

  19-07-2024 20:27 via space.com
  
  A high-speed particle and electronics malfunction threatened the Gaia space telescope, but scientists managed to not only fix the issue, but also to optimize Gaia beyond its previous capabilities.
  
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• Whip up a moon-like crater

  19-07-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  Want to learn more about the moon and how craters are formed? This neat NASA experiment will take your learning to new heights.
  
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• Learn about Space with these awesome NASA education videos

  19-07-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  If you're looking for some great STEM education ideas, this collection of videos and experiments from NASA will blow your mind.
  
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• Inflatable planetarium — Stories in the sky

  19-07-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  Find out how to make your own planetarium and star constellations with these great NASA experiments.
  
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• How to recreate a solar eclipse

  19-07-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  You don't have to wait for the next solar eclipse to learn more about them, not when you can just make your own!
  
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• How to make a comet

  19-07-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  Meta description: Learn how to make your very own comet with these cool NASA experiments.
  
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• All about rockets

  19-07-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  Learn more about rockets while having a blast with these fun NASA experiments.
  
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• 20 Jul 2024 (21 hours away): The Moon at aphelion

  19-07-2024 19:56 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon.
  
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• NASA just beamed a Missy Elliott song to Venus

  19-07-2024 19:00 via space.com
  
  "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” traveled 158 million miles (254 million kilometers) to our neighbor.
  
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• NASA beamed a Missy Elliott song to Venus

  19-07-2024 19:00 via space.com
  
  "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” traveled 158 million miles (254 million kilometers) to our neighbor.
  
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• 20 Jul 2024 (22 hours away): The Moon at aphelion

  19-07-2024 18:35 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon.
  
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• 20 Jul 2024 (23 hours away): The Moon at aphelion

  19-07-2024 18:02 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon.
  
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• Study finds black holes made from light are impossible — challenging Einstein's theory of relativity

  19-07-2024 18:00 via space.com
  
  New theoretical research finds that it's impossible to form a black hole with the energy of light particles alone, poking a hole in Einstein's theory of general relativity.
  
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• 1st stratospheric skydive by a woman delayed to 2026, Hera Rising says

  19-07-2024 16:59 via space.com
  
  Hera Rising, the first effort to bring a woman skydiver into the stratosphere, now plans to launch its historic mission in 2026. Fundraising is one of the things the group is working on.
  
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• In a way, Space.com and the dark universe grew up together

  19-07-2024 16:00 via space.com
  
  The concept of dark energy came about just around the time Space.com booted up.
  
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• May solar superstorm caused largest 'mass migration' of satellites in history

  19-07-2024 15:00 via space.com
  
  In May 2024, the most powerful solar storm to hit Earth in two decades caused chaos in space as it forced thousands of satellites to fight against thickening atmospheric gases to remain in orbit.
  
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• Space.com co-founder and former CNN, Fox host Lou Dobbs has passed at 78

  19-07-2024 14:43 via space.com
  
  Space.com co-founder and longtime cable TV host host Lou Dobbs has passed at 78.
  
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• Lou Dobbs, Space.com founder, former CNN and Fox host, dies at 78

  19-07-2024 14:43 via space.com
  
  Space.com co-founder and longtime cable TV host host Lou Dobbs has passed at 78.
  
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• Astronauts could ditch diapers on spacewalks thanks to new device that lets them drink their pee

  19-07-2024 14:00 via space.com
  
  A new device may someday allow astronauts to drink purified water made from their filtered pee during spacewalks.
  
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• Where will we be in space in 2049? A look at spaceflight over the next 25 years

  19-07-2024 12:00 via space.com
  
  The next quarter-century in space exploration could be historic, the era in which humanity finally establishes a foothold on the moon and Mars.
  
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• Virgin Galactic completes new Delta space plane manufacturing facility in Arizona

  19-07-2024 02:07 via space.com
  
  Virgin Galactic has completed its new multi-use manufacturing facility in Arizona, where it plans to begin assembly on its new Delta space plane fleet in 2025.
  
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• 24 Jul 2024 (5 days away): The Moon at perigee

  19-07-2024 01:33 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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• 24 Jul 2024 (5 days away): Lunar occultation of Saturn

  19-07-2024 01:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, British Indian Ocean Territory and Paracel Islands.
  
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• 24 Jul 2024 (5 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  19-07-2024 01:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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• 22 Jul 2024 (3 days away): Mercury at greatest elongation east

  19-07-2024 01:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.
  
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• 21 Jul 2024 (2 days away): Full Moon

  19-07-2024 01:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.
  
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• 20 Jul 2024 (Tomorrow): The Moon at aphelion

  19-07-2024 01:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon.
  
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• Scientists say they can now forecast El Niño Southern Oscillation years in advance

  19-07-2024 01:09 via space.com
  
  Scientists used thousands of years of climate data to show that El Niño Southern Oscillations can be predicted more than two years in advance.
  
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• 24 Jul 2024 (6 days away): Lunar occultation of Saturn

  19-07-2024 00:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, British Indian Ocean Territory and Paracel Islands.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (9 hours ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (8 minutes ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (8 hours ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (7 hours ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (6 hours ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (6 days ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (5 hours ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (5 days ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (47 minutes ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (4 hours ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (4 days ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (3 hours ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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• 18 Jul 2024 (3 days ago): Mercury at dichotomy

  19-07-2024 00:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky.
  
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