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    JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

    Dec 14, 2023 2 minutes

    Monday 1

    Predicted to be at mag. +8.9, comet 144P/Kushida currently sits 2° south of Uranus.

    Sirius (Alpha (α) Canis Majoris) is at opposition, a perfect excuse to look for its companion known as ‘the Pup’.

    Wednesday 3

    Tonight and into tomorrow morning is the best time to spot a Quadrantid meteor. The shower peaks at 10:00

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