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Mercury at superior solar conjunction

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

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

This highly unusual annular eclipse will only be visible from a very small area in a remote part of Antarctica

The η–Aquarid 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

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

The Moon and Mars will make a close approach, passing within 2°49′ of each other. The pair will visible in

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

The Moon and Saturn will make a close approach, passing within 0°33′ 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