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THE SKY GUIDE CHALLENGE

It's impossible to sugar-coat the fact that the main planets are poorly positioned at present, a situation that will persist until the start of the second half of 2024. However, it's still possible to get your planetary fix by hunting down the conjunctions on view for the full details). Looking at how these are located against mostly bright skies, you might be forgiven for thinking it's a bit of a lost cause, but a bit of effort and luck with the weather can reap rewards.

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