Article 6AE0T Starwatch: moon and Antares make a beautiful pair

Starwatch: moon and Antares make a beautiful pair

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Stuart Clark
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Enjoy the contrasting colours of these two celestial objects during the night of 9-10 April

This is advance warning for a beautiful sight taking place next weekend during the night of 9-10 April.

The silvery moon will move into a close conjunction with the bright red star of Antares. The contrasting colours of these two celestial objects, one near and the other far, is a true pleasure for the eye.

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