Celestial Highlights: Orionids and Sky at a Glance
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This week, skywatchers can catch the Orionid meteor shower, observe the Crab Nebula, and enjoy the waxing crescent Moon. Venus will reach its greatest western elongation, and the Moon will pass by Saturn and Neptune. Comet C/2023 H2 (Lemmon) is also visible in the early morning hours. Lynx, a lesser-known constellation, offers the opportunity to observe the globular cluster NGC 2419.
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