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Definition
Spica: A blue-white giant star 250 light-years away in the constellation Virgo..

Stargazing Tip
November 13, 2009: As the Moon clears the eastern horizon a couple of hours before sunrise tomorrow, Spica will stand just to its upper left. And as dawn begins to color the sky, the planet Venus will rise below the Moon. Venus is the brilliant "morning star." Check the Sky Almanac for more information.

Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Moon, Spica, and Venus November 13, 2009
Moon and Spica August 23, 2009
Giants July 26, 2009
Stellar Landmarks July 4, 2009
M87 May 13, 2009

Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen.

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Morning Glory
Morning Glory
Evening Delights
Evening Delights
Closing Ranks
Closing Ranks

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