A Spectacular Set of Conjuctions on Tap for the Moon, Mars and Saturn this Weekend

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Saturn passing behind the lunar limb on May 15th. Credit: Silveryway.

Got clear skies this July 4^th weekend? The Moon passes some interesting cosmic environs in the coming days, offering up some photogenic pairings worldwide and a spectacular trio of occultations for those well placed observers who find themselves along the footprint of these events.(…)
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