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Snowblowing March 15
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Astro Bob: Sun shouts spring, but Minnesota keeps winter close
Spring officially begins on Monday, March 20, at 4:24 p.m. Central Time. Not that you'd know it in Minnesota.
Zodiacal light
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Astro Bob: Roundabout the March sky; Aurora alert March 14-15
March brings the return of the mysterious zodiacal light as well as increased chances for viewing the northern lights.
March 14, 2023 01:44 PM
Orion and DST
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Astro Bob: Daylight saving time puts spring stars on hold
Advancing our clocks on Sunday, March 12, means we keep Orion in view a little longer at the expense of the spring constellations.
March 12, 2023 02:20 PM
Full Moon Brighton Beach
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Astro Bob: Full-moon forest creatures; Curiosity photographs Martian crepuscular rays
Can you find the animals in Tuesday night's full moon? NASA's Curiosity rover photographs colorful Martian clouds.
March 07, 2023 11:34 AM

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Hubble satellite trails
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Astro Bob: Satellite streaks spoil Hubble photos
The spectacular increase in the number of satellites in recent years is now affecting Hubble images.
March 05, 2023 02:52 PM
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By  Bob King
Venus Jupiter conjunction
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Astro Bob: March sky celestial highlights
Our March astronomical calendar features several nice conjunctions and a delightful Arabic star group near the Big Dipper.
March 01, 2023 12:55 PM
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By  Bob King
Venus Jupiter Rainy Lake
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Astro Bob: Kissing planets! Jupiter and Venus embrace on March 1
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.
February 26, 2023 12:21 PM
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By  Bob King
Jupiter and Galilean moons
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Astro Bob: 92 moons and counting — Meet Jupiter's growing family
Recent discoveries put Jupiter back on top as "moon king."
February 21, 2023 05:35 PM
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By  Bob King
Aurora mid-February
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Astro Bob: Aurora alert Feb. 19-20, tiny-asteroid impact update
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.
February 19, 2023 03:25 PM
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By  Bob King
Camelopardalis Hevelius V2.jpg
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Astro Bob: Don't look now, but there's a giraffe over your head
Meet Camelopardalis, the giraffe that never sleeps.
February 15, 2023 03:09 PM
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By  Bob King

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Fireball Feb 13 2023
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Astro Bob: Asteroid 2023 CX1 explodes over France; Venus greets Neptune
Astronomers discovered an asteroid just hours before it safely struck Earth's atmosphere. And thanks to Venus, we'll easily find Neptune this week.
February 13, 2023 12:57 PM
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By  Bob King
Jupiter Venus approach
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Astro Bob: Venus-Jupiter convergence, Comet ZTF meets Mars, Aldebaran
The mid-February night sky is busy with celestial get-togethers.
February 09, 2023 06:20 PM
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By  Bob King
Full Moon Jan 6, 2023
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Astro Bob: Comet ZTF clips Capella at Full Snow Moon
Although a full moon will interfere, Comet ZTF will pass right next to one of the sky's brightest stars Sunday night.
February 05, 2023 02:14 PM
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By  Bob King

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