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October 17, 2019

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What's Up: October 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What can you see in the October sky? Join the global celebration of International Observe the Moon Night on Oct. 5th, then try to catch the ice giant planets Uranus and Neptune, which are well placed for viewing in the late-night sky.

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