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Antares: A Red Supergiant and its Lunar Companion

Antares, a red supergiant star, shines brilliantly this week, creating a captivating contrast with the nearly full moon.

Located in the Scorpius constellation, Antares is fifteen times more massive than our sun and significantly more luminous.

The moon's position makes spotting Antares remarkably easy this week, highlighting the star's size and reddish hue.

From different parts of the world, observers can witness this celestial pairing, enjoying the contrasting brilliance of Antares and the moon.

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Original: The Guardian (Science)

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#Antares #Moon #Astronomy #Stargazing #Scorpius Constellation

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