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UK Astronomical Highlights and a guide for the naked eye, binocular, and telescope deaf owners, compiled by Derek Rowley.
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    Current Time 19:05
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    Astronomical Twilight starts 02:27
    Nautical Twilight starts 03:23
    Civil Twilight starts 04:11
    SUNRISE 04:48 SUNSET 19:14
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    Astronomical Twilight ends 21:34
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    • The Moon and Jupiter 22nd April 2019
    • Ganymede’s shadow on the Jupiter 22nd April 2019
    • Moon and Messier 44 13th April 2019
    • Io’s Shadow on Jupiter 3rd April 2019
    • Moon and Venus 1st April 2019
    • Mars and Seven Sisters 31st March 2019
    • Northern Lights – tonight! 23rd March 2019
    • Last Super Moon of 2019 21st March 2019
    • Spring Equinox 19th March 2019
    • Ganymeda’s large shadow 17th March 2019

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