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The Milky Way will be visible without a telescope this summer. Here are the key nights to watch for.Summer is the best time to see the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere without a telescope. The key is to find clear, dark skies on moonless nights.
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Strawberry Moon 2024: See summer's first full moon rise a day after solsticeJune's full "Strawberry Moon" rises one day after the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This will be the lowest full moon of the year.
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Three bright stars mark the beginning of summer. Here's how to spot the 'Summer Triangle' this week.The appearance this week of the three bright Summer Triangle stars — Vega, Deneb and Altair — marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's how to spot them.
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It's the best time of year to spot Mercury. Here's how to find it.Mercury is about to reach its "greatest elongation west" of the sun, meaning stargazers will have their best view of the "swift planet" all year. Here's how to see it.
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See up to 50 'shooting stars' per hour as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekendUp to 50 "shooting stars" per hour may be visible in moonless skies as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks Saturday and Sunday (May 4 and 5). The annual shower is linked to debris from Halley's comet.
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Explosive 'devil comet' 12P will soon be at its brightest and best. Here's how to see it before it disappears.The explosive green 'devil comet' 12P/ Pons-Brooks is about to reach its closest point to the sun. Here's how to see the rare visitor at its best and brightest.
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'New star' as bright as the North Star will ignite in the sky this year. Here's how to see it.A nova outburst visible to the naked eye is expected to decorate the night sky this year with a "new star" that will briefly become as bright as the North Star, offering a once-in-a-lifetime stargazing opportunity.
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Spring equinox 2024: Why March 19 is one of the best stargazing nights of the yearThe 2024 spring equinox is one of the best stargazing nights of the year, giving viewers the last, best glimpse of the bright stars of winter. Here's what to look for.
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One of the best smart telescopes now comes with a free solar filter worth $249 — perfect for eclipse watchersDeals You can get an amazing view of the upcoming solar eclipse with a free solar filter when you pick up a new Unistellar telescope.
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