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Strange Universe

Strange Universe 12/12/21

Published December 13, 2021 at 12:21 PM EST
Moon at night
Zolt Levay
Zolt Levay

The moon is now at its very best — and strangest — of the year. Learn about the upcoming lunar phase and how the sunlight illuminates its central craters and mountains from a low angle, which is perfect to reveal optimum detail.

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