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    THE BIG THREE

    Mar 25, 2021 3 minutes

    DON’T MISS

    THE SPRING MOON

    BEST TIME TO SEE: 6-7, 13-15, 17-20, 22-23 and 27 April

    The spring months offer excellent opportunities for observing the early waxing phases of the Moon. Optimally positioned, these waxing crescents are irresistible if you have a telescope.

    We’ll start with a couple of early morning conjunctions. Although the Moon isn’t well placed in the morning sky, you can spot the 31%-lit waning crescent near Saturn on 6 April. On the following morning, the 7th, a 22%-lit waning crescent Moon sits near Jupiter. Look for the meeting with

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