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The sombrero galaxy (M104, NGC 4594) will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight local time. At magnitude

From our vantage point on the Earth, Uranus will be unobservable as is passes around the far side of the

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

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

The Moon will be eclipsed by the Earth’s shadow. Maximum eclipse will occur at 07h46 UTC; the total phase of

The Moon and Saturn will make a close approach, passing within 0°22′ of each other. The pair will visible for

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

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

The Moon and Venus will make a close approach, passing within 4°07′ of each other. The pair will visible in