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From the July 2011 issue

See Uranus with naked eyes

September 2011: September marks a time of transition in the sky.
By Martin Ratcliffe and Alister Ling | Published: July 25, 2011 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

Uranus-blue-green

At the beginning of the month, day lasts longer than night, but by month’s close, night rules.

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