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The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes ...
The crescent Moon lies near the giant planet on 30 April. The night sky at around 11pm this month (Nigel Henbest) Higher up, you’ll find Mars close to the twin stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux ...
Despite the name, the moon doesn’t turn pink—it’s named for spring blooms and will appear slightly smaller this year as a micromoon. In April, the night sky is packed with cosmic events ...
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Experts believe that it may also have played a key role in the formation of life more than 3.5 billion years ago. Turns out, the moon isn't just a beacon of light in the night sky. Its ...
A “pink moon” will be shining in the night sky when the April moon of 2025 turns full this weekend. But it won’t actually look pink, and it will appear to be slightly smaller than an average ...
The stars and constellations of spring may be dominating the night sky, but we’re about to lose them to a full moon. Since it’s due to turn into a full pink moon this coming Saturday ...