21
December
Winter Solstice
The shortest day and the longest night of the year.
20
March
Vernal Equinox
The earth's axis is perpendicular to its orbit with the North pole tipping towards the sun. In other words, the season is changing to Spring.
7
October
Uranus at opposition
Uranus is closest to earth for the year, giving the best views in a telescope.
8
October
Total lunar eclipse
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_eclipse
21
June
Summer Solstice
The longest day, the shortest night.
10
May
Saturn at opposition
Saturn is closest to earth for the year, giving the best views in a telescope.
1
January
Quadrantid Meteors
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadrantids
12
August
Perseid meteors
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseids
23
October
Partial solar eclipse
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_October_23,_2014
22
October
Orionids Meteors
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orionids