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Strange Universe With Bob Berman

Strange Universe 4/25/2021

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Bob Berman
Published April 26, 2021 at 1:31 AM EDT
Arcturus

From Friday through Monday, surrounding April 25, the nearest bright star to the Moon is the famous ‘Arcturus.’ Even beginners spot it easily: the Big Dipper's handle curves in its direction. Arc to Arcturus is one of the first sky watching slogans. It’s the only celestial body to open a world's fair and the only major star that will soon disappear!
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