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2020 Star Parties Update
Several star parties have been canceled or rescheduled due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. In many cases, organizers are still in the process of making a decision on how and when to hold a given event. Here is an updated calendar of upcoming North American star parties and events, with…
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Where to Look Tonight
This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 27 – April 4
This Week's Sky at a Glance
Venus and the waxing crescent Moon shine in the west during and after twilight. As night deepens, you'll find the Pleiades a little above Venus.
where to lookMarch 2020: A Planet Trio and More!
Sky Tour Podcast
During March, the cosmos offers a lot to see both before sunrise and after sunset. To get a guided tour of the month's highlights, play or download this month's Sky Tour episode.
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Crecent moon over Myrtle Beach, SC
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Waxing Crescent Moon and Jupiter
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