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November 2, 2026 · Jim Head

November 2026 — Mars Meets Jupiter, Voyager One Light-Day Out & Skywatching Tips

Hello Stargazers! Here is this month's Skywatching Tips and News. What's up in the November sky? From NASA: What's Up: November 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA → Skywatching highlights - Around Nov. 5 — Southern Taurids peak; occasional bright fireballs - Around Nov. 12 — Norther…

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March 31, 2026 · Jim Head

April 2026 — Aurora Alert, Skywatching Tips & News from Around the Universe

Hello all stargazers! Welcome to spring. Here's this month's skywatching tips, our upcoming event schedule, and news from around the universe. Aurora Alert Stro…

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