Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 9. She discussed her background in science, here interest in the stars, transitioning from her role at the Morehead Planetarium. She discussed an opportunity to see the International Space Station pass by tonight at 8:30, the striking brightness of Venus for the next couple of weeks, and more. She also outlined key celestial events and viewing opportunities during the next month, and more.

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