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

The Moon and Jupiter will make a close approach, passing within 4°26′ of each other. The pair will visible in

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 far side of the Sun, moving

The Moon will reach full phase – the third full moon of summer 2013, traditionally called the Fruit Moon in

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

Asteroid 7 Iris will be well placed for observation, lying in the constellation Aquarius, well above the horizon for much

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

The Moon and Saturn will make a close approach, passing within 2°46′ of each other. The pair will visible in

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