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Strange Universe With Bob Berman

Strange Universe 5/31/20

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Bob Berman
Published May 31, 2020 at 10:35 AM EDT
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This coming Wednesday, details gets skimpier, but the moon starts brightening explosively, doubling its brilliance in just two nights until we reach next Friday’s full phase. The nights are now warm, and the air scintillates with magic. If you own any old telescope, now is the time to check out the Moon.
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