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August 17, 2017

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Moon and Venus at dawn August 18

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What's Up for August 2017

The total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017, will traces a narrow path across the nation, though most of the U.S. will see a partial eclipse. Here's what to do before, during and after the eclipse, plus how you can become a citizen scientist and help NASA!

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