Saturn lies opposite the Sun in our sky — closest to Earth, brightest, and visible all night in Cetus.

Moon and Mars appear about 1.5° apart in Cancer.

Moon and Jupiter appear about 0.0° apart in Leo.

The Moon is between Earth and the Sun — the darkest skies of the month for deep-sky observing.

Moon and Mercury appear about 2.2° apart in Libra.

Peak rates of about 20 meteors per hour under ideal dark skies. Radiant in Orion.

The Moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth, rising around sunset.

Moon and Mars appear about 1.4° apart in Leo.

Moon and Venus appear about 1.1° apart in Virgo.

The Moon is between Earth and the Sun — the darkest skies of the month for deep-sky observing.

Mars and Jupiter appear about 1.2° apart in Leo.

Peak rates of about 15 meteors per hour under ideal dark skies. Radiant in Leo.

The Moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth, rising around sunset.

Uranus lies opposite the Sun in our sky — closest to Earth, brightest, and visible all night in Taurus.

Moon and Jupiter appear about 1.4° apart in Leo.

The Moon is between Earth and the Sun — the darkest skies of the month for deep-sky observing.

Peak rates of about 150 meteors per hour under ideal dark skies. Radiant in Gemini.

The Sun reaches its greatest declination — the longest and shortest days of the year.

Peak rates of about 10 meteors per hour under ideal dark skies. Radiant in Ursa Minor.

Full Moon at 351,503 km — near its closest approach, appearing slightly larger and brighter than average.

Moon and Jupiter appear about 1.5° apart in Leo.