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The Fall and Rise of Betelgeuse
With its recent uptick in brightness, Betelgeuse appears to be slowly returning to normal. But will it? Astronomers urge us to keep watch.
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Where to Look Tonight
This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 21 – 29
This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 21 – 29
Venus is the big bright "Evening Star" shining in the west during and after dusk. To its right or lower right as the stars come out is the Great Square of Pegasus, sinking down on one corner.
where to lookFebruary 2020: Five Planets & More!
February 2020: Five Planets & More!
If you drag yourself outside before dawn and then wait until after sunset, you can spot all five of the naked-eye planets. And the Winter Hexagon glides high in the evening sky.
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Moon and Saturn hanging with the Sea Snail
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Galilean Moons aligned to the Ecliptic
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The Crab Nebula in Hubble Palette
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The Universe Through Hubble’s Eye
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Quicksilver Astronomy
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A Curious Straight Ray
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The Great Comet of 1970
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