Your weekly guide to celestial events, moon phases, and stargazing highlights above you.
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NIGHT SKY DIGEST
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This week above us
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Hello {firstName},
Each week, Night Sky Digest highlights what’s happening above us — from visible planets to quiet moments under the stars.
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Sky highlights for Las Vegas, NV
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Venus is visible shortly after sunset in the western sky |
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Orion rises earlier each evening, becoming easier to spot |
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Best viewing nights are Wednesday through Friday with clearer skies |
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Moon phase: Waning Crescent
Early evening skies remain darker this week, making it an excellent time for stargazing and constellation viewing.
Best viewed shortly after sunset in Las Vegas, NV
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Moon phase: Waxing Crescent
As the Moon approaches a new cycle, only a thin crescent remains visible before sunrise. Skies stay especially dark during the early evening, creating ideal conditions for stargazing and deep-sky observation.
Best viewed shortly before sunrise in Henderson, NV
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Stargazing tip
During darker moon phases, faint stars and distant objects become easier to see. Find a location away from city lights and allow your eyes time to adjust to the darkness.
Read more about it
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Milky Way over the desert
The Milky Way stretches across the night sky above a quiet desert landscape, revealing detail often hidden by city lights.
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Long-exposure photography captures faint stars invisible to the naked eye. Photo by John Doe
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