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

21 June will mark midsummer in the northern hemisphere, and midwinter in the southern hemisphere. On this day, the Sun

The open star cluster NGC 6530, close to the lagoon nebula (M8) in Sagittarius, will be well placed for observation,

The open star cluster NGC 6633 in Ophiuchus will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight local time.

The globular cluster M22 in Sagittarius, near the Galactic centre, will be well placed for observation, culminating at around midnight

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

The Moon will pass in front of Mars. The pair will visible in the west in the evening sky. At

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

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

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