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Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, January 2The Moon officially reaches the Full phase early ...

The new year begins with lengthening days, Earth’s closest approach to the sun, a quirky meteor shower and the spectacular constellations of the winter sky. The moon begins the year brightening the ...

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