M41 is well placed for observation
The open star cluster M41 (NGC 2287) in Canis Major will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight
Read moreArchives
Quadrantid meteor shower
The Quadrantid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some shooting stars will be visible each night from
Read more
Jupiter at opposition
Jupiter will be well placed for observation, lying in the constellation Gemini, far above the horizon for much of the
Read moreMoon at First Quarter
The Moon will reach first quarter – roughly a week after passing new moon, and a week before reaching full
Read moreVenus at inferior solar conjunction
From our vantage point on the Earth, Venus will appear to pass around the near side of the Sun, almost
Read moreM47 is well placed for observation
The open star cluster M47 (NGC 2422) in Puppis will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight local
Read moreConjunction between the Moon and Jupiter
The Moon and Jupiter will make a close approach, passing within 4°51′ of each other. The pair will visible for
Read moreConjunction between the Moon and Mars
The Moon and Mars will make a close approach, passing within 3°30′ of each other. The pair will visible in
Read moreConjunction between the Moon and Saturn
The Moon and Saturn will make a close approach, passing within 0°33′ of each other. The pair will visible in
Read moreMercury at greatest elongation east
Mercury will be bright and well placed for observation in the evening sky. Mercury is always close to the Sun
Read more