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Rare Comet Pan‑STARRS Now Glows Before Dawn for a Short Northern Viewing Window

The window closes around April 19 perihelion, leaving the comet out of view for Northern Hemisphere skywatchers.

Crescent Moon Pairs With Venus on the Vernal Equinox

Crescent Moon Brushes Past Saturn Tonight, With Neptune Nearby

Comet Lemmon Makes Closest Approach Oct. 20–21 With Prime Viewing Under New Moon

Comets Lemmon and SWAN Poised for Best Viewing Oct. 20–21

Rare Dawn Conjunction of the Moon, Venus and Regulus Thrills Early Risers on Sept. 19

Moon Brushes Past Saturn as Pre-Dawn Five-Planet Parade Continues

Venus and Jupiter to Converge Under One Degree on August 12 Pre-Dawn Sky