
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

22
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.

22
November
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.

23
October
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.

24
September
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.