Star Diary: What's in the night sky, 20 to 26 February 2023

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Star Diary: What's in the night sky, 20 to 26 February 2023

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Feb 19, 2023

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It’s the last chance to see the Green Comet E3 as it moves through Orion, while the Moon and Mars point the way to Uranus in this week’s stargazing guide.
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Feb 19, 2023

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