20
February
21
June
Summer Solstice
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23
May
Saturn at opposition
Saturn is best positioned for observing.
4
January
Quadrantid Meteors
Meteor shower
13
August
Perseid meteors
Meteor shower
21
October
Orionids Meteors
Meteor shower
13
September
Partial solar eclipse
The moon moves in front of the sun, blocking some of its light.
20
March
Total solar eclipse
The moon moves in front of the sun, blocking its light.
4
April
Total lunar eclipse
The moon moves through earth's shadow.
11
December
New Moon
The moon is between us and the sun. Without the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.