Mars and the Moon are about to appear close together and here's when it'll happen

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Mars and the Moon are about to appear close together and here's when it'll happen
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Where is the best place to be amazed for Global Sleep Under the Stars night?The Moon and Mars will appear just a short distance away from each other on Wednesday night, and will be visible from the night sky.

The Geminids meteor shower also begins this week, giving viewers an abundance of things to look out for in the sky. The meteor shower starts in mid-November and runs through Christmas Eve, with peak activity for the show on Dec. 13 and 14, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.

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