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I love sharing astronomy. To learn more about all the amazing things overhead, check out my books including "Night Sky with the Naked Eye" and Astro Bob blog.
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Astro Bob: Stuck on the sickle moon

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By Bob King Verified
| Grand Forks Herald Verified
When the moon drops out of the scene the stars shine in all their grandeur. While a moonless sky is an uplifting sight, I'd miss the extra dimension Earth's orbital companion brings to the night sky were it to disappear for good. The moon stabilizes Earth's axis. Without it, the planet would wobble and result in radical changes in climate. Not to mention smaller tides, effects on nocturnal species and sweet romance.
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Astro Bob: Get ready for a summer space station marathon Original

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By Bob King Verified
| Duluth News Tribune Verified
Like the wheels on the bus that go round and round, the International Space Station reliably and consistently circles the Earth. Incredibly, humans have occupied the high-flying lab continuously since November 2000. Nearly 300 people from 26 countries have visited over that time. There are currently seven astronauts on board representing three countries (U.S., Russia and France).
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Astro Bob: Seize these short but starry nights Original

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By Bob King Verified
| Duluth News Tribune Verified
July nights are brief just like June's, but that's slowly changing. On July 2 the sun will set 1 minute earlier than it has since June 20. And by month's end we'll have gained an additional 24 minutes of evening darkness. I'm looking forward to reclaiming some lost sleep. With Jupiter hidden in the solar glow, Venus stands alone in the western sky at dusk. It remains low but bright and easy to spot all month 1-2 hours after sunset. Next up is Saturn.
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