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On 23 September, the Sun will pass over the celestial equator on its southward journey, marking the beginning of autumn

The Moon will make a close approach to the Sun in the sky as it sweeps along its eastward path

The Moon and Saturn will make a close approach, passing within 0°43′ of each other. The pair will visible in

The Moon will reach first quarter – roughly a week after passing new moon, and a week before reaching full

The Andromeda galaxy (M31) will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight local time. At magnitude 4.4, M31

The Sculptor galaxy (NGC 253) will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight local time. At magnitude 8.0,

Uranus will be well placed for observation, lying in the constellation Pisces, far above the horizon for much of the

This Wednesday, a total eclipse of the Moon will be visible from Australia and East Asia in the evening sky

The Moon will reach last quarter – roughly a week after passing full moon and a week before it will

From our vantage point on the Earth, Mercury will appear to pass around the near side of the Sun, almost