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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

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

The Moon and Jupiter will make a close approach, passing within 2°25' of each other. The Moon will be 8

In the southern hemisphere Mercury will be well placed for observation in the dawn sky, shining brightly at mag -0.1. From

The Moon and Saturn will make a close approach, passing within 0°02' of each other. The Moon will be 11

The Moon and 134340 Pluto will make a close approach, passing within 0°07' of each other. The Moon will be

The Perseid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 13 August 2019. Some shooting stars associated with

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

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