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Space.com on MSN6d
How to see Mercury, the moon and the Gemini twins pass close together in the night sky this week
On June 26, you'll have an opportunity to behold the sight of a slender waxing crescent moon positioned just to the right of ...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul2d
July night sky highlights: Bright Mercury, full Buck Moon and a meteor shower
On July 4, Mercury will reach its greatest eastern elongation from the Sun, making it visible from Earth. While not as bright ...
What’s up in the sky for July 2025? Ruby red Antares star, Venus dims and much more
Venus continues to be the “Morning Star” in the east before dawn, albeit it has become dimmer — but still bright — as it ...
8 night sky events to see in July, from a ‘buck moon‘ to a rare view of Pluto
The globular cluster Messier 22 (M22) reaches its highest point in the sky around midnight local time, specifically for ...
Wausau Pilot & Review2d
The sky this week: Mercury meets the Beehive as Saturn, Venus and the Moon dazzle
Skywatchers in central Wisconsin can expect a stunning week ahead, with planetary pairings, moon phases and celestial ...
Canton Repository1d
Sky Shorts: 2025 marks 100 years of planetariums
Learn about the history of planetariums, are turning 100 in 2025, and check out the special source of Canton's own light ...
North Country Public Radio5d
Mercury is bright, plus new photos of space
She told co-host Catherine Wheeler about new images of space that were released this week from the Rubin Observatory.  Catherine WheelerMercury is bright, plus new photos of space This image captures ...
Somerset County Gazette on MSN6d
Somerset Stars column: How you can spot Mercury in the sky
Before looking for Mercury, there is a simple rule. Never point binoculars or telescopes towards the Sun. It is best to wait for the Sun to have set. This will give you more than an hour to spot ...