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The fade continued after 2018 at a rate comparable to 2015-2017.

The fade continued after 2018 at a rate comparable to 2015-2017.

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Where it stands

Still possibleNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Seasonal levels 2019-2026 decline by about 5 mmag per year, roughly 0.04 mag in total.

What would rule it out

  • Multi-observer photometry flat to within 0.01 mag over 2019-2026.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The fade continued after 2018 at a rate comparable to 2015-2017. [Answer ANS0DED7D9Y80QQ]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0DED7D9Y80QQ
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