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Saturday·Sat, Apr 18·1 story from 1 source
Don't miss the moon, Venus and the Pleiades align after sunset on April 19
POLICY-REG3d ago

Don't miss the moon, Venus and the Pleiades align after sunset on April 19

The crescent moon aligns with Venus and the Pleiades tonight, visible about 30-90 minutes after sunset on April 19. The 11%-lit moon will shine approximately 20 degrees above the horizon, with Venus appearing below it. The Pleiades, known as the Seven Sisters, will be visible to the lower right of the moon, creating a stunning celestial display.

Thursday·Thu, Apr 16·1 story from 1 source
New data from Webb suggests two of Uranus’ outer rings are starkly different
EO-SAR5d ago

New data from Webb suggests two of Uranus’ outer rings are starkly different

Webb Space Telescope data reveals stark differences between Uranus's μ and ν rings. The μ ring, composed of icy grains from the moon Mab, contrasts with the ν ring's dusty composition, containing rocky material and organic compounds. This analysis raises questions about the origins of these materials and the unseen parent bodies within the ν ring, warranting further investigation.