Cannot upgrade to to macOS Catalina from AppStore

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Cannot upgrade to to macOS Catalina from AppStore

I have a Macbook Air with High Sierra on it. I want to upgrade it to the lastest macOS (Catalina). When I go to the app store and hit the "download" button, it simply grays out and nothing happens. Here is a screenshot:

Please advise on how I can update the mac.

Note: in terminal I also tried running:

$ softwareupdate -l
Software Update Tool

Finding available software
No new software available.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 15, 2020 6:53 PM

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BDAqua

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Aug 15, 2020 7:23 PM in response to de1337ed

macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications

General Requirements

OS X 10.9 or later
4GB of memory
12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Catalina: