Saturday 28th February 2026

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• The Moon passes close to M44 (the Beehive Cluster in Cancer), it’s a great opportunity for especially binocular users to enjoy the sight.
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• The Moon is nearby, it acts as a celestial “signpost,” making it easier for beginners to locate the open cluster.
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• The cluster itself contains hundreds of stars.
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• Binoculars or a small telescope reveal dozens of individual stars.

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BSL Version

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