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1/12/26 - Jupiter at Close Approach

Q-90.1's Backyard Astronomer by Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Media

Jan 12, 202600:02:00Science & Medicine

Low in the east, soon after dark, you’ll find a star so bright that it looks like a fiery beacon in the sky. It’s actually the planet Jupiter, and it’s making its closest approach to Earth this week. Support this podcast...

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1/12/26 - Jupiter at Close Approach is an episode from Q-90.1's Backyard Astronomer by Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Media. Low in the east, soon after dark, you’ll find a star so bright that it looks like a fiery beacon in the...

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