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Venus Brushes Uranus a Day After Moon-Jupiter Show

The close pass turned Venus into an easy guide to the faint ice giant.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight Tuesday Into Wednesday With Favorable Dark Skies

Lyrid Meteor Shower Builds Toward Peak Next Week Under Dark Skies