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• 06 Feb 2025 (8 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 23:24 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (9 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 22:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 'No one really knows that the Emperor is evil': 'Star Wars: The Mask of Fear' author on the early days of the Empire and the birth of the Rebellion (Interview)

  05-02-2025 22:00 via space.com
  
  Acclaimed "Star Wars" author Alexander Freed discusses his new "Star Wars: The Mask of Fear" novel
  
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• New 'Star Wars: The Mask of Fear' novel stars Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera (interview)

  05-02-2025 22:00 via space.com
  
  Acclaimed "Star Wars" author Alexander Freed discusses his new "Star Wars: The Mask of Fear" novel
  
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• Giant planet or 'failed star?' Newfound mystery world blurs the lines

  05-02-2025 22:00 via space.com
  
  By tracing the corkscrew wobble of two stars as they move through the sky, the Gaia space mission has discovered one new giant "planet," plus a new brown dwarf.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (10 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 21:41 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• Astronomers unsure what caused 'weird explosion' seen by Einstein Probe's X-ray eye

  05-02-2025 21:00 via space.com
  
  Was a powerful cosmic explosion seen by the Einstein Probe launched by a supermassive black hole snacking on a star, by a gamma-ray burst, or by something entirely new?
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (11 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 20:51 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• NASA just gave these 9 companies $24 million to dream up Artemis moon mission tech

  05-02-2025 20:16 via space.com
  
  A bevy of space companies will lend a hand to NASA's moon goals under new contracts centered around the agency's upcoming Artemis missions.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (12 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 20:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• The Fantastic Four meets Saturn V: 'First Steps' trailer launched at rocket center

  05-02-2025 19:00 via space.com
  
  Disney's Marvel Studios launched its first look at "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" by broadcasting from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (13 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 18:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 'We expect that we will revolutionize how space weather is forecasted.' NASA's new PUNCH constellation will map the solar wind in 3D

  05-02-2025 18:00 via space.com
  
  Scheduled to launch on Feb. 27, NASA's PUNCH mission could revolutionize space weather forecasts, unify the solar corona and the heliosphere, and help improve astronomy techniques.
  
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• NASA's launching a satellite constellation this month to study the solar wind in 3D

  05-02-2025 18:00 via space.com
  
  Scheduled to launch on Feb. 27, NASA's PUNCH mission could revolutionize space weather forecasts, unify the solar corona and the heliosphere, and help improve astronomy techniques.
  
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• NASA's launching a PUNCH satellite constellation this month to study the solar wind in 3D

  05-02-2025 18:00 via space.com
  
  Scheduled to launch on Feb. 27, NASA's PUNCH mission could revolutionize space weather forecasts, unify the solar corona and the heliosphere, and help improve astronomy techniques.
  
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• NASA's launching a new sun mission this month: 'PUNCH is going to see a total solar eclipse'

  05-02-2025 18:00 via space.com
  
  Scheduled to launch on Feb. 27, NASA's PUNCH mission could revolutionize space weather forecasts, unify the solar corona and the heliosphere, and help improve astronomy techniques.
  
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• Save $300 on the VIVE XR Elite, one of the best VR headsets on the market

  05-02-2025 17:36 via space.com
  
  In this unmissable VR deal, the VIVE XR Elite can be yours for just $800, a $300 saving on its $1100 MSRP.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (14 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 17:35 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• Comet G3 (ATLAS) looks breathtaking above future home of world's largest telescope (photos)

  05-02-2025 17:00 via space.com
  
  Stunning photos show bright comet lighting up the dark skies above ESO'sParanal Observatory, future home of the world's largest telescope.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (15 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 16:54 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• German company Atmos launching 1st cargo-return capsule on upcoming SpaceX mission

  05-02-2025 16:01 via space.com
  
  Atmos Space Cargo will fly its first Phoenix cargo-return capsule on SpaceX's Bandwagon 3 rideshare mission, which is scheduled to launch this spring.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (16 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 15:31 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• See the moon and Jupiter grab 'the Bull' by the horns this week

  05-02-2025 15:00 via space.com
  
  Jupiter will also be accompanied by two naked-eye star clusters: the Pleiades and Hyades.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (17 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 14:58 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (18 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 13:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (19 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 12:33 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• Astronauts on the ISS experience vision changes — should Mars travelers be worried?

  05-02-2025 12:00 via space.com
  
  Scientists are trying to find a solution to microgravity-induced vision changes to ensure future long-duration space travelers remain in healthy condition.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (20 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 11:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (21 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 10:19 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 07 Feb 2025 (2 days away): NGC 2808 is well placed

  05-02-2025 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The globular cluster NGC 2808 (mag 6.2) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time.
  
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• 06 Feb 2025 (22 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  05-02-2025 09:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 05 Feb 2025 (Yesterday): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (9 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (8 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (7 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (6 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (5 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (4 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (31 minutes ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (3 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (23 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (22 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (21 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (20 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (2 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (2 days ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (19 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (18 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (17 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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• 05 Feb 2025 (16 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter

  05-02-2025 09:02 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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