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What's Up May 2018

May 01, 2018

Viewers on the West Coast may be able to see NASA's Mars InSight lander launch with its destination in sight. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will be washed out by the Moon this month, but some meteors might be visible. May is also the best Jupiter-observing season, especially for mid-evening viewing. For more info about InSight, visit mars.nasa.gov/insight.

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