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South Africans are in for some of the year’s best stargazing this weekend
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South Africans can expect some of the year's best stargazing this weekend due to a new moon creating darker night skies.
The new moon occurs at 5:27am on Friday, resulting in minimal moonlight competing with the stars on Thursday and Friday nights.
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- A new moon will occur on Friday, 11 September, in South Africa
- The new moon creates darker night skies, ideal for stargazing
- The nights around Thursday and Friday will have minimal moonlight
- This weekend is one of the best times for stargazing in South Africa
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- Ideal stargazing conditions
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Unique opportunity for South Africans to observe the night sky
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- Sep 10The South African (ZA): South Africa's skies are about to get darker – and that could mean an incredible weekend for looking at the stars. Here's where to head.
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