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Micromoon Invisible: Skywatchers Capture Deep-Sky Wonders

11/20/2025

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On November 19, 2025, the Moon will reach apogee, its farthest point from Earth, about 247,700 miles (398,600 kilometers) from Western Australia.
The new moon phase makes the micromoon invisible to the naked eye.
The Moon's distance varies over its ~27-day cycle due to the Sun's gravity.
Skywatchers can observe deep-sky objects, like the Perseus Double Cluster, during this period.
Photography enthusiasts are encouraged to share their astrophotography with Space.com.

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On November 19, 2025, the Moon will reach apogee, its farthest point from Earth, about 247,700 miles (398,600 kilometers) from Western Australia.
The new moon phase makes the micromoon invisible to the naked eye.
The Moon's distance varies over its ~27-day cycle due to the Sun's gravity.
Skywatchers can observe deep-sky objects, like the Perseus Double Cluster, during this period.
Photography enthusiasts are encouraged to share their astrophotography with Space.com.