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2026 full moon calendar: When to see the full moon and phases

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This ...
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The sky this week: A supermoon, fireballs and the peak of the Quadrantids

Wausau Pilot & Review Skywatchers get an intense start to the new year as January opens with a bright supermoon, Earth’s ...
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The sky this week from December 2 to 9: The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, January 2The Moon officially reaches the Full phase early ...
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The sky this week: Catch Mercury at dawn as the year closes

Wausau Pilot & Review As 2025 gives way to the new year, skywatchers in central Wisconsin have one last chance to spot elusive Mercury before it slips ...
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The Sky This Week from May 24 to 31: Look for the Last Quarter Moon

Earlier this month, we checked out the southeastern portion of the Moon to explore the rugged highlands there, including the crater Rheita and its associated valley. The Rheita Valley is actually made ...
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The Sky This Week from January 3 to 10: Earth’s closest approach to the Sun

Asteroid 14 Irene reaches opposition at 2 A.M. EST within northwestern Gemini the Twins. The magnitude 9.6 main-belt world is visible roughly all night, from sunset until sunrise, located roughly ...