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Across much of the world the globular cluster M55 (NGC 6809) in Sagittarius will be well placed for observation. It

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

Mercury will pass very close to the Sun in the sky as its orbit carries it between the Sun and

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

The Capricornid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 26 July 2019. Some shooting stars associated with

The δ–Aquarid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 29 July 2019. Some shooting stars associated with

The Piscis Australid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 31 July 2019. Some shooting stars associated with

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

The α–Capricornid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 2 August 2019. Some shooting stars associated with

The τ–Aquarid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 6 August 2019. Some shooting stars associated with