This will be a great evening to observe the planets Saturn, Neptune and later Uranus once it gets high enough above the horizon. Mercury will be a difficult target very low in the southwest immediatley after sunset. Saturn, near opposition, will be an awesome sight with beautiful rings and 5 or 6 moons (Titan, Dione, Tethys, Rhea, Enceladus and with a little luck Mimas) all positioned nearby this great ringed planetary wonder. The rings will be tilted nicely for viewing. The asteroids Vesta and Pallas are visible below Saturn. Other objects include beautiful double stars Albireo and Eta Cassiopeiae, the Double Cluster in Cassiopeia and NGC457 (ET Cluster), along with M15 (Pegasus Cluster) and NGC40 (the Bow Tie Nebula) will be among the featured objects along with many other beautiful deep sky objects that should be visible weather permitting.
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Earlier Event: September 19
September Astronomy Night
Later Event: November 21
November Astronomy Night