This astronomy calendar of celestial events contains dates for notable celestial events including moon phases, meteor showers, eclipses, oppositions, conjunctions, and other interesting events. All the chapters are selfcontained, and fully illustrated. Use it to locate a planet, the moon, or the sun and track their movements across the sky. A crescent moon snuggles up to the innermost planets this week, while skywatchers will also see mythical twins reveal two stellar wonders. New zealand has some of the best night skies in the world. Get a better view of the stars and planets with the uks bestselling astronomy magazine, with expert insights and features from bbc presenters and more.
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