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Mars passes through Beehive cluster this week

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Mars passes through Beehive cluster this week
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Mars will pass through the Beehive cluster on October 9. Observers should look north after sunset for Cassiopeia and the cluster.

Why it matters

The event is visible to the naked eye and offers a clear celestial marker for skywatchers.

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