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Explore the Night with Bob King
Witness a Total Lunar Eclipse on Sunday, May 15–16
The full Flower Moon ducks inside Earth's shadow in a total lunar eclipse this month. We help you prepare for all the highlights of the special event.
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Where to Look Tonight
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 13 – 20
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 13 – 20
The Moon becomes totally eclipsed, Corvus eyes Spica, Draco eyes Vega, and the last star of the rising Summer Triangle clears the horizon.
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Sky Tour Podcast
Download this month's Sky Tour podcast to find which planets are visible in the morning and evening skies, along expert tips for how to view the total lunar eclipse on May 15–16.
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Issue Highlights
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What Gravitational Waves Have Taught Us About Black Holes
Camille M. Carlisle
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Name That Neighbor
Peter Tyson
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Who Really Discovered Stellar Proper Motion?
Ken Croswell