2019: A YEAR OF CELESTIAL WONDERS
A handy, month-by-month guide to the most exciting astronomical events you can observe and astro image over the next 12 months.
As the Sun sets on 2018, we thought we would take this opportunity to look forward to what we can expect in the night sky in 2019. Keen imagers and observers will certainly have a packed schedule right from the very get-go with Comet 46P/Wirtanen still around (hopefully), a total lunar eclipse, a meteor shower and some fine planetary gatherings all within the first few months of the year. And the rest of 2019 boasts plenty more sights too – in addition, of course, to the ever-revolving backdrop of constellations and celestial objects that come with each season.
So read on as we highlight the key dates for your diary in 2019, a veritable year of celestial wonders.