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The open star cluster NGC 1981 in Orion’s sword will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight local

The Geminid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some shooting stars will be visible each night from

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

The Puppid–Velid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some shooting stars will be visible each night from

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

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

Mercury will appear bright and well placed for observation in the morning sky. Mercury is always close to the Sun

The Leonid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some shooting stars will be visible each night from

The Moon will reach full phase – the second full moon of autumn 2013, traditionally called the Hunter’s Moon in

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