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• 28 Nov 2025 (8 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 23:01 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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• 28 Nov 2025 (5 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 23:01 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• Here are my top picks of all the early Black Friday Lego deals available to build right now

  27-11-2025 22:29 via space.com
  
  I know that as a Lego fan and expert, I wouldn't hesitate to wait for Black Friday when there are so many great deals on Lego already available.
  
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• Here are my top picks of all the Black Friday Lego deals available to build right now

  27-11-2025 22:29 via space.com
  
  As a Lego fan and expert, I wouldn't hesitate to get these Black Friday Lego deals, which are still available as we head into Black Friday weekend.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (9 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 22:02 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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• 28 Nov 2025 (6 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 22:02 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• We've reviewed countless drones, and this lightweight, beginner-friendly drone is one of the best — now with $32 off this Black Friday

  27-11-2025 21:30 via space.com
  
  Looking to get started with drone flying? The Atom LT is a great, easy-to-use drone, and it won't break the bank, especially with this early Black Friday deal.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (7 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 21:10 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (10 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 21:10 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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• 'The War Between the Land and the Sea': Release date, plot, cast, and everything we know about the aquatic 'Doctor Who' spin-off

  27-11-2025 21:00 via space.com
  
  Classic "Who" foes the Sea Devils make waves in this Doctor-less, grown-up drama series from the mind of Russell T Davies.
  
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• One of the best Lego Star Wars helmets, the Jango Fett Helmet, is 20% off in this early Black Friday deal

  27-11-2025 20:30 via space.com
  
  We've bounty-hunted down a great deal for lovers of Lego, Star Wars or both. This Lego Star Wars Jango Fett Helmet is down to just $56 at Walmart, and it's a blast to build, too.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (8 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 20:00 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (11 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 20:00 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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• Our Lego expert gave this Star Wars set 5 out of 5 stars, and now it could be yours for just $40 this Black Friday

  27-11-2025 19:30 via space.com
  
  Celebrate the prequel trilogy's most overlooked starship with $10 off this awesome mid-sized Lego Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Acclamator-Class Assault Ship model.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (9 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 19:15 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (12 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 19:15 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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• This LEGO Technic NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle has $66 off this Black Friday but this is your last chance to grab it before it retires forever!

  27-11-2025 18:30 via space.com
  
  We have reviewed over 70 Lego sets, but this is the early Black Friday deal we'd recommend
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (13 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 18:28 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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• 28 Nov 2025 (10 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 18:28 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• Key Driver of Extreme Winds on Venus Identified

  27-11-2025 18:00 via space.com
  
  A new study suggests that a once-daily atmospheric tidal cycle may be a bigger driver of rapid Venusian winds than previously thought.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (14 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 17:35 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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• 28 Nov 2025 (11 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 17:35 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• Rock your stockings with this guitar-playing Astronaut Star Projector for less than $12 this Black Friday

  27-11-2025 17:30 via space.com
  
  Looking for a small but perfectly formed gift, maybe for your office's Secret Santa? This mini astronaut star projector is $28 off for Black Friday, with Walmart's Amazon-beating Black Friday deal.
  
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• See a half-lit moon shine among the stars of Aquarius on Nov. 27

  27-11-2025 17:00 via space.com
  
  Saturn shines near the half-lit moon at sunset on Nov. 27
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (15 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 16:42 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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• My favorite rechargeable star projector is cheaper than it's ever been this Black Friday

  27-11-2025 16:30 via space.com
  
  This Pococo Galaxy Star Projector gives the more expensive competition a run for their money — and it's less than $80 this Black Friday.
  
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• NASA renews commitment to Europe's life-hunting Mars rover despite Trump budget cuts

  27-11-2025 16:00 via space.com
  
  "These confirmations have been given to us in writing, so this is a very important step."
  
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• I've hand-picked these early Black Friday deals on image-stabilized binoculars, helping you to get steady views of the night sky

  27-11-2025 16:00 via space.com
  
  Early Black Friday deals are seeing prices slashed across image-stabilized binoculars, and this selection is perfect for detailed stargazing and steady wildlife observation.
  
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• I'm a northern lights-chasing expert and these are 10 things I think you need for your next expedition

  27-11-2025 16:00 via space.com
  
  You'll need more than a sense of adventure if you’re chasing aurora in freezing conditions.
  
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• Everything you need to go stargazing this winter and into 2026

  27-11-2025 16:00 via space.com
  
  The best gear to help you capture the Orion Nebula, see a close-up of a ‘Christmas Star’ and get the best from the night sky in 2026.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (16 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 15:53 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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• 28 Nov 2025 (12 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 15:53 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• The UCS Death Star is the biggest Lego Star Wars set yet: Here's why we WON'T get it

  27-11-2025 15:00 via space.com
  
  As attractive as the Lego Star Wars UCS Death Star is, we just can't justify spending $1000 on a single set.
  
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• Thanksgiving night sky 2025: Moon, Saturn and autumn stars put on a post-turkey show

  27-11-2025 15:00 via space.com
  
  Enjoy a post-dinner stargazing session as the first-quarter moon, Saturn and the season's brightest stars light up the Thanksgiving night sky.
  
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• Astrophotographers, rejoice at this stellar Black Friday smart telescope deal from Celestron

  27-11-2025 15:00 via space.com
  
  Want to capture the wonders of the universe? The Celestron Origin Home Observatory makes it super-easy to photograph the deep sky and it's a stellar deal at $200 off for Black Friday.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (13 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 14:59 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (17 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 14:25 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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• ISS astronaut Jonny Kim floats with his lunch | Space photo of the day for Nov. 27, 2025

  27-11-2025 14:00 via space.com
  
  A perfect Thanksgiving image of the day for all who celebrate.
  
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• I love this Black Friday streaming deal — save over 60% on Disney Plus and Hulu where you can stream the Alien movies and TV show this holiday season

  27-11-2025 14:00 via space.com
  
  This Disney Plus and Hulu bundle is over 60% off in this Black Friday streaming deal, so you can stream all Alien content and other top sci-fi for less.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (14 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 13:45 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (18 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 13:06 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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• 28 Nov 2025 (15 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 13:06 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• Our expert raves about this telescope, and now it's the cheapest it's been since March in this early Black Friday deal

  27-11-2025 12:30 via space.com
  
  Celestron's Nexstar 6SE is a great lightweight telescope with handy go-to technology for easily finding stars, planets and nebulas. And now you can save $160 in this Amazon deal before tomorrow's Black Friday sales.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (19 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 12:29 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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• 28 Nov 2025 (16 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 11:54 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (20 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  27-11-2025 11:15 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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• 28 Nov 2025 (17 hours away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  27-11-2025 11:15 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• Save a huge 77% on Paramount+ in this Black Friday deal.

  27-11-2025 11:00 via space.com
  
  Watch critically acclaimed sci-fi movies, including Arrival and Total Recall on Paramount Plus for just $2.99 a month this Black Friday
  
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• US-Russian Soyuz crew launches to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving Day

  27-11-2025 10:39 via space.com
  
  Russia's Soyuz MS-28 crew — Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev of Roscosmos and Chris Williams of NASA — launched for and arrived at the ISS on Nov. 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day.
  
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• US-Russian Soyuz crew launches to and arrives at the International Space Station on Thanksgiving Day

  27-11-2025 10:39 via space.com
  
  Russia's Soyuz MS-28 crew — Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev of Roscosmos and Chris Williams of NASA — launched for and arrived at the ISS on Nov. 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day.
  
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