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Science
Original report:
Venus will appear alongside a thin crescent moon and Spica before sunrise on 7 November. The Guardian’s viewing guide places the grouping low in London’s east-south-eastern sky, with a higher appearance in the eastern sky for southern hemisphere observers.
Travel
Original report:
From forest cycling in Finland to natural-ice skating near Stockholm, a Guardian travel roundup highlights European winter holidays for non-skiers. New offerings include guided activities in Ruka, a Chamonix valley snowshoeing trip and illuminated skating paths in Innsbruck.