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Weekly Sky at a Glance

July 28 – August 5
Watch the waxing Moon pass Jupiter and Scorpius in the evening sky this week. If you're up at dawn, see if you can catch faint Mercury under bright Venus low in the east.

 
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2004 XP14 scooting along
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Asteroid Flyby Caught!



When the half-mile asteroid 2004 XP14 zipped by Earth on July 3rd, amateurs were ready.
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Jupiter with Great Red Spot transiting (south up)
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A Jupiter Observing Guide



Learn about everything your telescope can show on the solar system's largest planet.
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When does twilight end? What time does the Moon set? Is the International Space Station visible tonight? Get predictions for any location, on any date.

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Sky & Telescope actively promotes research partnerships between amateur and professional astronomers. Check out our Pro-Am Collaboration page to learn about the American Astronomical Society's Working Group on Professional-Amateur Collaboration, our AstroAlert e-mail service, and other efforts aimed at fostering fruitful collaborations between backyard astronomers and their professional counterparts.

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