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05 Sep 2026 (12 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri

04 Sep 2026 (1 hour away): Venus at aphelion

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05 Sep 2026 (13 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri

04 Sep 2026 (2 hours away): Venus at aphelion

05 Sep 2026 (14 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri

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