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• Is this the cheapest Black Friday telescope deal we've seen? Yes! Best budget telescope now $182 in time for Christmas!

  30-11-2025 18:33 via space.com
  
  We've got hands on with the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ and it is ideal for beginners and comes in $74 cheaper with this Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal from Amazon.
  
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• James Webb Space Telescope spies mysterious high-energy radiation in star nursery

  30-11-2025 17:00 via space.com
  
  Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered puzzling ultraviolet radiation around young stars in a stellar nursery.
  
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• Earth's newfound 'episodic-squishy lid' may guide our search for habitable worlds

  30-11-2025 17:00 via space.com
  
  A newly discovered tectonic "regime" may explain why Earth has active plates while Venus remains stagnant.
  
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• I can't find the Canon EOS R5 II any cheaper this Black Friday weekend — save $499 now!

  30-11-2025 16:30 via space.com
  
  Capture beautiful images of the night sky with this impressive camera for $499 less in this early Cyber Monday deal at Walmart.
  
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• The best star projector for kids, as crowned by our expert reviewers, is 38% off for Black Friday

  30-11-2025 16:00 via space.com
  
  Transform your room into a night sky haven with our best star projector for kids — now at its lowest price with $34 off this Black Friday weekend.
  
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• Flying off the shelves! The best drone on the market is $500 off this Cyber Monday weekend

  30-11-2025 15:00 via space.com
  
  The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the best drone on the market, and it's now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon, with $500 off.
  
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• 2026 is going to be a big year for Star Wars, so start feeling the Force early with 58% off this impressive Lightsaber over the Black Friday weekend

  30-11-2025 14:30 via space.com
  
  This Star Wars Black Series Force FX Elite Lightsaber is now better than half price this Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday.
  
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• Limited-time Black Friday lightsaber deal at Disney store — our best Ahsoka lightsaber is now $80 off, but you'll have to hurry

  30-11-2025 14:12 via space.com
  
  It's Black Friday weekend and the Shin Hati and Baylan Skoll collectible lightsabers are 20% off, but hurry, as this deal ends soon as we roll towards Cyber Monday
  
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• Have gravitational waves provided the first hint of primordial black holes born during the Big Bang?

  30-11-2025 14:00 via space.com
  
  Scientists may have "heard" the first tantalizing evidence of primordial black holes formed directly from overly dense pockets of matter just after the Big Bang.
  
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• 04 Dec 2025 (4 days away): Full Moon

  30-11-2025 13:27 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.
  
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• I've handpicked these camera and lens deals — save some serious cash this Black Friday weekend

  30-11-2025 12:50 via space.com
  
  As we move into Cyber Monday I have spotted a range of high-end cameras and lenses on offer from top brands like Sony, Nikon and Sigma. Save hundreds on your next gear purchase.
  
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• Highest powered astronomy binoculars we have tested — now $140 cheaper this Black Friday weekend

  30-11-2025 12:33 via space.com
  
  The Celestron Skymaster 25x100 is dirt cheap ahead of Cyber Monday and is our best binoculars for magnification, perfect for gazing at galaxies.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (Yesterday): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (9 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (8 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (7 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (6 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (5 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (4 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (4 days ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (3 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (3 days ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (23 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (22 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (21 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (20 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (2 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (2 days ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (19 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (18 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (17 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (16 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (15 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (14 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (13 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (12 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (11 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (10 hours ago): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 11:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• How to see Saturn and Jupiter with a telescope

  30-11-2025 11:00 via space.com
  
  Here are the best telescopes to help you see Saturn’s rings and the cloud bands of Jupiter.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (4 hours away): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 06:14 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (5 hours away): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 05:16 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (6 hours away): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 04:31 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (7 hours away): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 03:10 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (8 hours away): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 02:31 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 30 Nov 2025 (9 hours away): Mars at apogee

  30-11-2025 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun.
  
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• 04 Dec 2025 (4 days away): The Moon at perigee

  30-11-2025 01:30 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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• 04 Dec 2025 (4 days away): Mercury at dichotomy

  30-11-2025 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky.
  
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• 04 Dec 2025 (4 days away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  30-11-2025 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 03 Dec 2025 (3 days away): The Moon at aphelion

  30-11-2025 01:30 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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• 02 Dec 2025 (2 days away): Pheonicid meteor shower 2025

  30-11-2025 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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