Sky Lights: Astronomy Illusions

Five astronomy illusions to trick an unwary autumn sky observer

By Bob Berman
Oct 1, 2003 5:00 AMMay 9, 2023 7:56 PM

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This month of Halloween brings more than children's pranks. In October the sky offers a few tricks of its own.

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