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Lunistice Spectacle: See the Rare "Major Lunar Standstill" From Your Backyard

In addition to the April 8 total solar eclipse and vibrant displays of auroras, there's another celestial treat for skywatchers this year: the first "major lunar standstill" since 2006. During this event, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the horizon, reaching its highest and lowest points in the 18.6-year lunar cycle.

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Lunistice Spectacle: See the Rare "Major Lunar Standstill" From Your Backyard
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