The Astronomical Almanac (2015-2019): A Comprehensive Guide to Night Sky Events

Designed for astronomers worldwide, the almanac provides details of thousands of astronomical events from 2015 through to 2019. Written by a former freelance writer for Astronomy magazine, the guide includes almost daily data and information on the Moon and planets, as well as Pluto, Ceres, Pallas, Juno and Vesta: * The phases of the Moon * Conjunctions between the Moon, planets and asteroids (including angular separations.) * Lunar and Solar eclipses * Annual summaries of when to observe the planets and asteroids * Annual summaries of notable planetary conjunctions * Peak dates for the major meteor showers (including corresponding lunar phases) * Dates of perihelion, aphelion, perigee and apogee of the planets and asteroids * Inferior and Superior conjunction dates for Mercury and Venus * Eastern and Western elongation dates for Mercury and Venus * Opposition and solar conjunction dates for the outer planets and asteroids * Apparent diameter changes for the planets * Magnitude changes for the planets and asteroids * Constellation changes for the Sun, planets and asteroids Whether you're an expert astronomer or a casual star gazer, the almanac is the essential guide for observers everywhere.