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June Skies - Uranus is 4 degrees north of the Moon
The Moon is a few days from full phase as June begins. The 5th marks the beginning of eclipse season, as the full Moon is partially covered by Earth’s shadow in a penumbral lunar eclipse, although none of the event will be visible from North America. Read more
May Skies - Out from behind the Sun
Mercury is coming out from behind the Sun for the first half of the month, shining low in the west at twilight on the 12th and gradually moving up (east) to pass by Venus on the 22nd. Read more
April Skies - Uranus Is too close to the Sun for viewing
The Moon begins this month at first quarter, and reaching full phase a little over 7 days later. Read more