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Titan is south of Saturn on the 24th August, 2012.

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Neptune makes its closest approach to the Earth (28.984 AU) on the 23rd August, 2012.

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Lunar Perigee (apparent diameter: 32'53.1") at 19:23.5 UT, 23rd August, 2012.

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Mars is 2.2° from the Moon on the 22nd August, 2012.

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The Sun enters the zodiac sign of Virgo at 17:07 UT on the 22nd August, 2012



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Mars forms an equilateral triangle with Saturn and the star Spica in Virgo on the night of August 21st.

Saturn is 5.3° from the Moon on the 21st August, 2012.

Spica is 1.0° from the Moon on the 21st August, 2012.



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Eyes on the Sky: Aug 20 thru Aug 26


Credit eyesontheskyDOTcom

A perfect week for Moon-watching



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New Moon at 15:54.4 UT, 17th August, 2012.

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Mars is 2°54' south of Saturn on th 17th August, 2012. 



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Mars and Saturn can be seen in the evening sky

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