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29 April

Annular solar eclipse

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_April_29,_2014
3 November

Hybrid Solar Eclipse

This rare occurance will begin on the east coast of the United States and move east across the Atlantic towards central Africa. Depending on where you are in the eclipse's path, it will appear as a total or annular eclipse.
20 October

Orionids Meteor Shower

Look to the east after midnight from a dark location and you should be able to catch up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. The shower is typically irregular, so if you want a good show it could happen any morning between Octover 20-24. The moon will be bright this time of year, so only the brightest meteors will be visible.
18 October

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Visible throughout most of the world, the moon will pass into the Earth's penumbra. The Moon's surface will darken noticably as this occurs.
3 October

Uranus at Opposition

Uranus will be at its closest approach to the Earth, its face fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best chance to view or photograph the blue-green planet, though you'll need a powerful scope to resolve the finer details.
27 August

Neptune at Opposition

The big blue planet will be at its closest approach to the Earth, it's face fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view or photograph Neptune, though you'll need a fairly powerful telescope to resolve major details.
12 August

Perseids Meteor Shower

The Perseids are always a spectacular show, with up to 60 meteors an hour visible at its peak. Look to the constellation Perseus under dark skies, and you'll be guaranteed an awesome show.
28 July

Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Look to the east after midnight and you should be able to see 20 meteors per hour in the constellation Aquarius. The moon may hang around for the show, hiding some of the fainter meteors. Though the shower lasts for nearly a month, the best time to view the Southern Delta Aquarids is at their peak on July 28 & 29.
21 June

June Solstice

This is the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere, and the first day of winter in the southern hemisphere. The Sun will have reached its northernmost position in the sky, with the north pole tilting towards the sun.
4 May

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Look to the east after midnight, under dark skies, and you should be able to catch this light meteor shower. At its peak, May 5 & 6, you should be able to catch 10 per hour out of the constellation Aquarius.