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Saturday, 12/7/2019

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What's Up: December 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What can you see in the December sky? Beautiful pairings of planets and the crescent Moon throughout the month, at sunrise and sunset. Here's where and when to look to see Venus, Saturn and Mars.

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    NSN Monthly Article

    Discover the highlights of this month's sky plus the latest NASA science in a short, informative article for all.

  • ClearSky Chart

    ClearSky Chart

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    Sky Maps

    Navigate the night sky. Download a sky map for the current month.

  • Spot the Station

    Spot the Station

    Choose your state, then city to see when the International Space Station can be seen crossing the sky.

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