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Mars nears Pleiades for rare 2034 alignment; asteroid to safely pass Earth

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This week, stargazers can witness Mars near the Pleiades star cluster, a celestial alignment not seen since 2003 and won't occur again until 2034. The night sky will also feature the waxing Strawberry Moon, the planets Jupiter and Venus low on the horizon, and the constellation Scorpius. Additionally, a large asteroid, (152637) 1997 NC1, will safely pass Earth at a distance of approximately 2.6 million kilometers. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    See Mars Among The ‘Seven Sisters Stars’ For The Last Time Until 2034

    North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere. This week, Mars visits the Pleiades.

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