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Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight — here's how to see them
Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will be visible on the moon tonight during its first quarter phase, when sunlight highlights these formations. The phenomenon occurs as the moon's surface reflects the sun's light at specific angles.
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