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December's Blue Moon? Bah, Humbug!

This month features full Moons on the 2nd and 31st — a doubling-up that's neither rare nor noteworthy. > read more

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Sunglint on Titan
A Glint of Sunlight from Titan
With the Sun climbing higher in the northern hemispheres of Saturn and its retinue of moons, the Cassini spacecraft captured a specular reflection off the surface of Titan — and nailed the case for lakes of liquid ethane. > read more
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Constellation of Scorpius
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See the latest amateur astrophotos from visitors to our online photo gallery. > read more

 

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LIFE WITH DAVID LEVY
Sky & Telescope contributing editor David H. Levy joins our cadre of bloggers. Check out what he's been up to "On the Road." > read more
 
LET'S GO STARGAZING!
Astronomy doesn’t have to be hard! Inside here are articles for stargazers of all ages — in clear, easy-to-understand language. > read more
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