Observing event – Page 37 – British Astronomical Association

Mercury at greatest elongation west

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

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

Mars and M22 will make a close approach, passing within 0°45′ of each other. The pair will visible in the

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

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

Asteroid 6 Hebe will be well placed for observation, lying in the constellation Eridanus, well above the horizon for much

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

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

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

The Moon will reach full phase – the third full moon of autumn 2014, traditionally called the Oak Moon in