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ASTRONOMY & OBSERVING NEWS
Successful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder
Capstone, a small pathfinder spacecraft with a big mission, launched today to pave the way for crewed return to the Moon.
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Where to Look Tonight
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 24 – July 2
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 24 – July 2
The crescent Moon returns to the evening, crossing Leo. The five-planet lineup continues at dawn; catch it while you still can. And for skywatchers at northern latitudes, we're entering noctilucent cloud season.
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Download this month's Sky Tour podcast to find out where and when to spot a rare alignment of five planets in the sky before dawn.
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Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) over IC 4665
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Occultation During the 2022 Lunar Eclipse
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The Moon dressed like Saturn while Eclipse
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