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The Sky This Week from July 3 to 10: Mars and Uranus meet

Friday, July 3Although the Moon is still bright, there’s a short window after darkness falls and before moonrise to sneak in some deep-sky viewing. Let’s get a jump on tomorrow’s celebration of U.S. Independence Day with a look at the Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946) in Cygnus, which has reached an altitude of more than 40°Continue reading "The Sky This Week from July 3 to 10: Mars and Uranus meet" The post The Sky This Week

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On July 3, there is a brief period after darkness falls and before moonrise for deep-sky viewing. It is a good time to observe the Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946) in Cygnus, which has reached an altitude of more than 40°.

Friday, July 3Although the Moon is still bright, there’s a short window after darkness falls and before moonrise to sneak in some deep-sky viewing. Let’s get a jump on tomorrow’s celebration of U.S. Independence Day with a look at the Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946) in Cygnus, which has reached an altitude of more than 40°Continue reading “The Sky This Week from July 3 to 10: Mars and Uranus meet”

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