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The globular cluster M15 (NGC 7078) in Pegasus will be well placed for observation. It will reach its highest point

In the southern hemisphere Venus will be well placed for observation in the evening sky, shining brightly at mag -3.9. From

The Moon will reach full phase. At this time in its monthly cycle of phases, the Moon lies almost directly

The globular cluster M2 (NGC 7089) in Aquarius will be well placed for observation. It will reach its highest point

The α–Cygnid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 21 August 2019. Some shooting stars associated with

The Moon will be prominent in the dawn sky, rising at around midnight. From London, it will be visible in

The Moon and M44 will make a close approach, passing within 0°33' of each other. The Moon will be 27

The Moon will pass close to the Sun and become lost in the Sun’s glare for a few days. The

Mars will pass very close to the Sun in the sky as its orbit carries it around the far side

Mercury will pass very close to the Sun in the sky as its orbit carries it around the far side