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1
March
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.
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30
January
New Moon
The moon is between us and the sun. Withouth the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.
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1
January
New Moon
The moon is between us and the sun. Withouth the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.
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29
August
Neptune at opposition
Neptune is closest to earth for the year, giving the best views in a telescope.
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29
March
Messier Marathon season
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_marathon
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8
April
Mars at opposition
Mars is closest to earth for the year, giving the best views in a telescope.
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22
April
Lyrid Meteors
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyrids
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17
November
Leonid Meteors
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonids
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1
April
Global Astronomy Month
See: http://universechallenge.org/global-astronomy-month-2013/
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13
December
Geminid meteors
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geminids