In the sky

Partial solar eclipse

Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 12:00am
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_October_23,_2014
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New Moon

Monday, August 25, 2014 - 12:00am

The moon is between us and the sun. Without the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.

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Autumnal Equinox

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 to Wednesday, September 24, 2014
The earth's axis is perpendicular to its orbit with the North pole tipping away form the sun. In other words, the season is changing to Fall.
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Perseid meteors

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 12:00am
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseids
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New Moon

Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 12:00am

The moon is between us and the sun. Without the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.

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Conjunction of the Moon and Mars

Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 12:00am
Both Mars and the Moon are in the constellation Virgo. Saturn is close by as well. Easily viewed without a telescope, even from the city.
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Quadrantid Meteors

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 to Sunday, January 5, 2014
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadrantids
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New Moon

Saturday, November 22, 2014 - 12:00am

The moon is between us and the sun. Without the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.

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Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

Monday, August 18, 2014 - 12:00am
Venus and Jupiter are close to one another. Easily viewable without a telescop from the city.
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Saturn at opposition

Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 12:00am
Saturn is closest to earth for the year, giving the best views in a telescope.
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