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Close approach of the Moon and M44

The Moon and M44 will make a close approach, passing within 0°31' of each other. The Moon will be 2

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Capricornid meteor shower

The Capricornid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 8 July 2019. Some shooting stars associated with

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Moon at First Quarter

The Moon will be prominent in the evening sky, setting around midnight. From London , it will become visible at

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Saturn at opposition

Saturn will be well placed for observation, in the constellation Sagittarius. It will be visible for much of the night,

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NGC 6752 is well placed

Across much of the world the bright globular cluster NGC 6752 in Pavo will be well placed for observation. It

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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter

The Moon and Jupiter will make a close approach, passing within 2°17' of each other. The Moon will be 11

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134340 Pluto at opposition

Across much of the world 134340 Pluto will be well placed for observation, in the constellation Sagittarius. It will be

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Capricornid meteor shower

The Capricornid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 15 July 2019. Some shooting stars associated with

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Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

The Moon and Saturn will make a close approach, passing within 0°13' of each other. The Moon will be 14

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Close approach of the Moon and Pluto

The Moon and 134340 Pluto will make a close approach, passing within 0°02' of each other. The Moon will be

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