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Astro Bob

The spectacular increase in the number of satellites in recent years is now affecting Hubble images.
Our March astronomical calendar features several nice conjunctions and a delightful Arabic star group near the Big Dipper.
The two brightest evening planets will make a spectacular pair on Wednesday, March 1. We also have an excellent chance for northern lights on Sunday night, Feb. 26.
Recent discoveries put Jupiter back on top as "moon king."

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We might see a modest show of northern lights Sunday night, Feb. 19. Citizen scientists recover a piece of the asteroid that fell over France earlier this week.
Meet Camelopardalis, the giraffe that never sleeps.
Astronomers discovered an asteroid just hours before it safely struck Earth's atmosphere. And thanks to Venus, we'll easily find Neptune this week.
The mid-February night sky is busy with celestial get-togethers.
Although a full moon will interfere, Comet ZTF will pass right next to one of the sky's brightest stars Sunday night.
Our February event calendar highlights Comet ZTF and Mars, Venus and Jupiter at dusk and a stellar reminder of spring.

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How to see returning comet 96P/Machholz as it feels the heat.
For observers in the southern U.S. the moon will cover Mars on Monday night, Jan. 30. Elsewhere we'll see a very close conjunction.
Cold weather and clear skies means it's time to see the comet!

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