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May 21, 2018

In the Sky

1st quarter moon and Regulus May 21

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What's Up for May 2018

Viewers on the West Coast may be able to see NASA's Mars InSight lander launch with its destination planet in sight. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will be washed out by the Moon this month, but some meteors might be visible. Jupiter will be at its best!

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