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This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 12 – 20
Venus, Jupiter and Saturn highlight the dusk. Mercury and Mars are a dawn challenge. And get ready for the barely-almost-total eclipse of the Moon.
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This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 12 – 20
This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 12 – 20
Venus, Jupiter and Saturn highlight the dusk. Mercury and Mars are a dawn challenge. And get ready for the barely-almost-total eclipse of the Moon.
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With darkness coming earlier now, take advantage of November's clear evenings to explore the nighttime sky with our audio guided tour.
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