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    JUNE HIGHLIGHTS

    May 20, 2021 3 minutes

    All month

    Noctilucent cloud season is upon us and displays of these high-altitude ice clouds may occur at any time. Typically viewing periods are 90-120 minutes after sunset low above the northwest horizon, and a similar time low above the northeast horizon before sunrise.

    Tuesday

    Jupiter will appear close to a 62%-lit waning gibbous Moon in the early hours. The planet is currently shining at mag. -2.3. Look

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