Uranus at solar conjunction
From our vantage point on the Earth, Uranus will be unobservable as is passes around the far side of the
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M94 is well placed
M94, a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici, will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight local time. At
Read moreMoon at First Quarter
The Moon will reach first quarter – roughly a week after passing new moon, and a week before reaching full
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The Virginid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some shooting stars will be visible each night from
Read moreTotal lunar eclipse
The Moon will be eclipsed by the Earth’s shadow. Maximum eclipse will occur at 07h46 UTC; the total phase of
Read moreConjunction between the Moon and Saturn
The Moon and Saturn will make a close approach, passing within 0°22′ of each other. The pair will visible for
Read moreMoon at Last Quarter
The Moon will reach last quarter – roughly a week after passing full moon and a week before it will
Read moreLyrid meteor shower
The Lyrid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some shooting stars will be visible each night from
Read moreConjunction between the Moon and Venus
The Moon and Venus will make a close approach, passing within 4°07′ of each other. The pair will visible in
Read moreMercury at superior solar conjunction
From our vantage point on the Earth, Mercury will appear to pass around the far side of the Sun, moving
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