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    AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS

    Jul 13, 2023 2 minutes

    All month

    Comet C/2020 V2 ZTF is currently around ninth magnitude and in the region of sky just south of Uranus and Jupiter.

    First week

    The start of August traditionally marks the end of noctilucent cloud-spotting season. Can you see any late displays, despite the bright Moon?

    Friday 4

    Venus is atat 55-arcseconds apparent diameter.

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