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• Severe solar storm could supercharge auroras across US, impact power grids, NOAA warns

  09-10-2024 23:32 via space.com
  
  A powerful X-class solar flare that erupted on Tuesday (Oct. 8) could generate a strong geomagnetic storm Thursday (Oct. 10) and Friday (Oct. 11), possibly leading to supercharged auroras.
  
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• 10 Oct 2024 (21 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  09-10-2024 23:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 10 Oct 2024 (22 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  09-10-2024 22:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS photobombs SOHO spacecraft during powerful solar flare (video)

  09-10-2024 22:04 via space.com
  
  The SOHO spacecraft captured amazing imagery of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) zooming near the sun as the star unleashed a powerful X flare.
  
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• 10 Oct 2024 (23 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  09-10-2024 21:17 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Official 'Star Trek' magazine ends an impressive 30-year run in December

  09-10-2024 21:00 via space.com
  
  Titan Publications' 'Star Trek Explorer' launches one last issue into the final frontier.
  
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• Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say

  09-10-2024 20:02 via space.com
  
  Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions.
  
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• Dominican Republic signs Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration

  09-10-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  The Dominican Republic has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 44th nation to join the United States' moon-exploration coalition.
  
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• Last-minute Prime Day lightsaber deal: 40% off Yoda Force FX

  09-10-2024 19:23 via space.com
  
  A last-minute Prime Day lightsaber deal, you need? 40% off The Black Series Yoda's Force FX, we recommend.
  
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• Prime Day final hours: Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ still 31% off

  09-10-2024 18:10 via space.com
  
  It's your last chance to grab a Prime Day telescope deal and the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ is still 31% off, ideal for beginners.
  
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• James Webb Space Telescope watches a frozen, comet-like object shooting jets of gas

  09-10-2024 18:00 via space.com
  
  Jets of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide gas were seen coming from a centaur, but what drives them is a big mystery.
  
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• Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida with Category 5 strength in new ISS footage (video)

  09-10-2024 17:21 via space.com
  
  Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida as soon as Wednesday (Oct. 9), with Category 5 force. NASA's Kennedy Space Center and several space missions will be affected.
  
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• Gateway gift: Northrop Grumman delivers lunar-orbit hab for Space Center Houston display

  09-10-2024 17:00 via space.com
  
  A full-scale mockup of the astronaut accommodations for a small space station orbiting the moon has arrived at Space Center Houston. Northrop Grumman has donated its prototype for the Gateway HALO.
  
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• This incredible Lego NASA set is reduced for Amazon's Prime Day in the UK — but you'll need to move fast

  09-10-2024 16:38 via space.com
  
  Run, don't walk, to pick up this incredible LEGO NASA discount.
  
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• Save almost $300 on my favorite MacBook Air for Prime Day 2024

  09-10-2024 16:05 via space.com
  
  This deal could have you walking on air.
  
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• See 1st trailer for Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi comedy 'Mickey 17' starring Robert Pattinson (video)

  09-10-2024 16:00 via space.com
  
  Robert Pattinson stars in the first trailer for director Bon Joon Ho's new sci-fi comedy "Mickey 17," based on Edward Ashton's 2022 novel.
  
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• Last chance Prime Day streaming deal: 21% off Roku Ultra

  09-10-2024 15:35 via space.com
  
  The Roku Ultra is the manufacturer's fastest streaming box to date and is 21% off this Prime Day, but hurry as Big Deal Day offers end tonight.
  
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• How sweet is space? The answer may reveal clues about how life began

  09-10-2024 15:00 via space.com
  
  Scientists think space's "sweetness" could be linked to the origins of life as we know it. Here's how.
  
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• I have reviewed all of the best star projectors and these are the only Prime Day deals worth considering

  09-10-2024 14:18 via space.com
  
  There are many star projector 'deals' during this October Prime Day, but these are the only ones worth considering.
  
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• Forget Amazon Prime Day: Our favorite MacBook is now $250 cheaper at BestBuy

  09-10-2024 14:08 via space.com
  
  Save big on this fantastic MacBook Air laptop deal in this anti-Prime Day deal with a 20% discount at BestBuy, perfect as an early Christmas gift for yourself.
  
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• This Walmart Canon EOS R5 deal is better than Amazon's on Prime Day

  09-10-2024 14:04 via space.com
  
  The Canon EOS R5 is $300 less at Walmart than on Amazon, despite the Prime Day sales: We think it's the best camera for low-light conditions.
  
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• Why haven't we found intelligent alien civilizations? There may be a 'universal limit to technological development’

  09-10-2024 14:00 via space.com
  
  Why haven’t we found signs of advanced alien life? Scientists ponder the heavy question.
  
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• These space tech spinoffs are helping scientists fight climate change

  09-10-2024 12:00 via space.com
  
  Innovations in satellite, telescope and spacecraft technology are not only essential to space exploration, but are also helping to better monitor and mitigate climate change on Earth.
  
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• Luke Skywalker Force FX Elite Lightsaber is now at its lowest-ever price for Prime Day

  09-10-2024 11:40 via space.com
  
  If you're looking for an early Christmas present for the Star Wars fan in your life this is an unbeatable Prime Day Star Wars deal on this feature-packed lightsaber.
  
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• 14 Oct 2024 (5 days away): Lunar occultation of Saturn

  09-10-2024 09:27 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa and Asia.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (Yesterday): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (9 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (8 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (7 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (6 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (5 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (5 days ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (4 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (4 days ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (33 minutes ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (3 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (3 days ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (23 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (22 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (21 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (20 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (2 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (2 days ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (19 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (18 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (17 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (16 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (15 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (14 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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• 09 Oct 2024 (13 hours ago): Jupiter enters retrograde motion

  09-10-2024 08:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
  
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