Speaking of the galactic core low over the horizon,  there will be a minor penumbral eclipse of the Moon on July 7, 2009 at 2:29am with the full Moon hovering over the large Sag Star Cloud and the galactic center.  It will be seen from SLC on the southwest horizon at 20 degs alt.   Details at: http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/OHfigures/OH2009-Fig04.pdf Clear skies - Kurt