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• 25 Sep 2024 (23 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

  25-09-2024 13:50 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°53'.
  
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• 16 Mar 2025 (5 days away): Lunar occultation of Spica

  11-03-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Australia, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Antarctica and British Indian Ocean Territory.
  
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• 14 Mar 2025 (3 days away): Total lunar eclipse

  11-03-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Antarctica, Alaska, north-easternRussia and Africa.
  
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• 14 Mar 2025 (3 days away): γ-Normid meteor shower 2025

  11-03-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 14 Mar 2025 (3 days away): Full Moon

  11-03-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.
  
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• 12 Mar 2025 (Tomorrow): Saturn at solar conjunction

  11-03-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Saturn is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.
  
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• 12 Mar 2025 (Tomorrow): Asteroid 8 Flora at opposition

  11-03-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Asteroid 8 Flora makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet flew in front of the sun so NASA could take this incredible shock wave photo

  10-03-2025 22:00 via space.com
  
  NASA and Boom Supersonic released an incredible photo capturing the shock waves of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb. 10 test flight.
  
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• There's a total lunar eclipse coming. How will these 2 solar-powered moon probes survive the darkness?

  10-03-2025 21:00 via space.com
  
  The total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 will plunge moon missions into darkness. What will happen to the lunar spacecraft?
  
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• NASA cutting programs, workforce to comply with Trump order

  10-03-2025 20:00 via space.com
  
  NASA will close several offices and reduce its workforce to comply with an anti-DEI executive order from President Trump.
  
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• Hubble rocks out with cosmic guitar | Space photo of the day March 10, 2025

  10-03-2025 19:03 via space.com
  
  The moshing galaxies of Arp 105 dazzle in the Space Image of the Day Monday (March 10), which comes courtesy of Hubble.
  
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• 16 years before 'Mickey 17''s mission to the stars, 2009's 'Moon' was already sending in the clones

  10-03-2025 19:00 via space.com
  
  Two very different movies based on a very similar premise, but with wildly different approaches.
  
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• Mysterious phenomenon at the heart of the Milky Way could point to new dark matter suspect. 'We may have been overlooking its subtle chemical effects on the cosmos.'

  10-03-2025 18:09 via space.com
  
  Strange events at the heart of the Milky Way could point toward a new dark suspect that annihilates to influence the chemistry of the cosmos.
  
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• Save 72% on a Disney Plus subscription bundle in this huge streaming deal

  10-03-2025 18:04 via space.com
  
  If you're looking for a streaming deal, this is a must as you can get a huge discount on Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus, now 72% off.
  
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• Witness the birth of the Rebellion in 'Andor' Season 2 featurette (video)

  10-03-2025 16:00 via space.com
  
  “If we don’t stand together, we will be crushed!”
  
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• New recipe for gravity could unite Einstein's general relativity with quantum physics — and probe the dark universe

  10-03-2025 14:00 via space.com
  
  If gravity arises from entropy, scientists could unite Einstein's general relativity with the quantum realm while shedding light on dark matter and dark energy.
  
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• This week's 'blood moon' eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people in 1504

  10-03-2025 11:00 via space.com
  
  On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.
  
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• This month's 'blood moon' eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people with in 1504

  10-03-2025 11:00 via space.com
  
  On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.
  
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• These mysterious objects born in violent clashes between young star systems aren't stars or planets

  10-03-2025 10:00 via space.com
  
  Mysterious planetary mass objects that wander the cosmos alone could be created when young star systems clash. They aren't planets or stars, but are in a cosmic class of their own.
  
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• 16 Mar 2025 (6 days away): Lunar occultation of Spica

  10-03-2025 01:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Australia, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Antarctica and British Indian Ocean Territory.
  
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• 14 Mar 2025 (4 days away): Total lunar eclipse

  10-03-2025 01:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Antarctica, Alaska, north-easternRussia and Africa.
  
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• 14 Mar 2025 (4 days away): γ-Normid meteor shower 2025

  10-03-2025 01:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 14 Mar 2025 (4 days away): Full Moon

  10-03-2025 01:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.
  
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• 12 Mar 2025 (2 days away): Saturn at solar conjunction

  10-03-2025 01:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Saturn is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.
  
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• 12 Mar 2025 (2 days away): Asteroid 8 Flora at opposition

  10-03-2025 01:40 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Asteroid 8 Flora makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Scientists discover simpler way to achieve Einstein's 'spooky action at a distance' thanks to AI breakthrough — bringing quantum internet closer to reality

  09-03-2025 15:00 via space.com
  
  AI has helped physicists discover a simpler way of achieving quantum entanglement. This finding could make it easier to develop quantum communication technologies.
  
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• Property and sovereignty in space: Countries and companies face potential clashes as they take to the stars

  09-03-2025 15:00 via space.com
  
  Is there enough legal framework to avoid arguments between nations as space exploration and commercial activity rapidly increase?
  
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• Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

  09-03-2025 14:00 via space.com
  
  Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely
  
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• Rocket Lab unveils plan to land Neutron rockets at sea, 1st launch in 2025

  09-03-2025 13:00 via space.com
  
  The new Neutron rocket includes a "hippo" mouth fairing that deploys upper stages by spitting them out from inside.
  
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• 16 Mar 2025 (7 days away): Lunar occultation of Spica

  09-03-2025 12:34 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Australia, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Antarctica and British Indian Ocean Territory.
  
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