Calendar of Astronomical Events - Linz Austria

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20251231_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20251231_15_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260101_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260101_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260102_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260102_16_100

Asteroid 40 Harmonia makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A40_100

Asteroid 40 Harmonia makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A40_100

The open star cluster M41 (NGC 2287; mag 4.5) in Canis Major culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260102_17_100

The open star cluster M41 (NGC 2287; mag 4.5) in Canis Major culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260102_17_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_08_101

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_08_101

The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_07_100

The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_07_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;41&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;41&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_20_100

The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_10_100

The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_10_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260103_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260105_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260105_15_100

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260106_11_100

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260106_11_100

Venus passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260106_11_101

Venus passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260106_11_101

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260106_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260106_16_100

Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0024P_100

Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0024P_100

Jupiter reaches its closest point to the Earth – marking the best time to observe it in 1970. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260109_12_100

Jupiter reaches its closest point to the Earth – marking the best time to observe it in 1970. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260109_12_100

Mars is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260109_12_101

Mars is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260109_12_101

Jupiter is optimally positioned for observation, appearing at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260110_12_100

Jupiter is optimally positioned for observation, appearing at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260110_12_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260110_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260110_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260113_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260113_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260114_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260114_16_100

The open star cluster M47 (NGC 2422; mag 4.4) in Puppis culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260115_17_100

The open star cluster M47 (NGC 2422; mag 4.4) in Puppis culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260115_17_100

NGC 2403 (mag 8.9), a spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260115_17_101

NGC 2403 (mag 8.9), a spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260115_17_101

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260117_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260117_08_100

The open star cluster NGC 2451 (mag 2.8) in Puppis culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260117_17_100

The open star cluster NGC 2451 (mag 2.8) in Puppis culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260117_17_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260118_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260118_08_100

The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260119_10_100

The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260119_10_100

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK24E010_100

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK24E010_100

The open star cluster NGC 2516 (mag 3.8) in Volans culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260120_17_100

The open star cluster NGC 2516 (mag 3.8) in Volans culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260120_17_100

Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260121_11_100

Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260121_11_100

Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260122_11_100

Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260122_11_100

The Moon, Saturn and Neptune pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260123_15_100

The Moon, Saturn and Neptune pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260123_15_100

134340 Pluto is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260123_13_100

134340 Pluto is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260123_13_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;21&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260123_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;21&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260123_20_100

Asteroid 44 Nysa makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A44_100

Asteroid 44 Nysa makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A44_100

The open star cluster NGC 2547 (mag 4.7) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260123_17_100

The open star cluster NGC 2547 (mag 4.7) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260123_17_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260126_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260126_08_100

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2026 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK24E010_101

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2026 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK24E010_101

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260127_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260127_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260129_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260129_16_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260129_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260129_08_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;50&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;50&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_15_100

The Beehive open star cluster (M44, NGC 2632, also known as Praesepe\; mag 3.1) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_17_100

The Beehive open star cluster (M44, NGC 2632, also known as Praesepe\; mag 3.1) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_17_100

The Omicron Velorum open star cluster (IC 2391; mag 2.5) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_17_101

The Omicron Velorum open star cluster (IC 2391; mag 2.5) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_17_101

The open star cluster IC 2395 (mag 4.0) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_17_102

The open star cluster IC 2395 (mag 4.0) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260131_17_102

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260201_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260201_15_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260201_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260201_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Northern America, Southern Europe, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands and the Canary Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260203_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Northern America, Southern Europe, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands and the Canary Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260203_16_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260203_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260203_08_100

Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260204_12_100

Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260204_12_100

The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260208_10_100

The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260208_10_100

The globular cluster NGC 2808 (mag 6.2) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260208_17_100

The globular cluster NGC 2808 (mag 6.2) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260208_17_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260209_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260209_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260210_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260210_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Falkland Islands and Bouvet Island amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Falkland Islands and Bouvet Island amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260211_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260213_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260213_16_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260215_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260215_08_100

Saturn and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 54&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260216_20_100

Saturn and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 54&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260216_20_100

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK24E010_102

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK24E010_102

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260217_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260217_08_100

There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260217_09_100

There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260217_09_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8&#39\;02&#34\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260218_20_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8&#39\;02&#34\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260218_20_100

The Moon and Mercury pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260218_15_100

The Moon and Mercury pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260218_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mexico, the Contiguous United States, Australia and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260218_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mexico, the Contiguous United States, Australia and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260218_16_100

Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_11_100

Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_11_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_11_102

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_11_102

Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_11_103

Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_11_103

Bode's Galaxy M81 (NGC 3031; mag 6.9) in Ursa Major culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_17_100

Bode's Galaxy M81 (NGC 3031; mag 6.9) in Ursa Major culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_17_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;38&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260220_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;38&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260220_20_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_11_101

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260219_11_101

The open star cluster NGC 3114 (mag 4.2) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260221_17_100

The open star cluster NGC 3114 (mag 4.2) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260221_17_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260224_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260224_15_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260224_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260224_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260224_08_101

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260224_08_101

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Southern and Western Asia and British Indian Ocean Territory. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260225_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Southern and Western Asia and British Indian Ocean Territory. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260225_16_100

Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;41&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260226_20_100

Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;41&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260226_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;57&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260227_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;57&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260227_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260227_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260227_15_100

Asteroid 7 Iris makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A7_100

Asteroid 7 Iris makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A7_100

The open star cluster IC 2581 (mag 4.0) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260227_17_100

The open star cluster IC 2581 (mag 4.0) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260227_17_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260228_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260228_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, China, Mongolia and Japan amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260302_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, China, Mongolia and Japan amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260302_16_100

There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Russia, Asia, Antarctica, Oceania and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260303_09_100

There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Russia, Asia, Antarctica, Oceania and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260303_09_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260303_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260303_08_100

The Theta Carinae open star cluster (IC 2602, also known as the Southern Pleiades\; mag 1.9) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260303_17_100

The Theta Carinae open star cluster (IC 2602, also known as the Southern Pleiades\; mag 1.9) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260303_17_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260306_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260306_08_100

Ceres and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;10&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260306_20_100

Ceres and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;10&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260306_20_100

Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260307_11_100

Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260307_11_100

Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&#39\;26&#34\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260307_20_100

Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&#39\;26&#34\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260307_20_100

Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;00&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260308_20_100

Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;00&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260308_20_100

The Wishing Well open star cluster (NGC 3532; mag 3.0) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260309_17_100

The Wishing Well open star cluster (NGC 3532; mag 3.0) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260309_17_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260310_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260310_16_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260310_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260310_08_100

Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260311_12_100

Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260311_12_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260311_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260311_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Chile and Argentina. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260313_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Chile and Argentina. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260313_16_100

Mars and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;57&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260314_20_100

Mars and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;57&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260314_20_100

The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260314_10_100

The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260314_10_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260316_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260316_08_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;59&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260317_20_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;59&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260317_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;32&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260317_20_101

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;32&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260317_20_101

Comet 88P/Howell makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0088P_100

Comet 88P/Howell makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0088P_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260319_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260319_08_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;37&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260320_20_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;37&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260320_20_100

Day and night have equal length: the beginning of astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260320_07_100

Day and night have equal length: the beginning of astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260320_07_100

Asteroid 20 Massalia makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A20_100

Asteroid 20 Massalia makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A20_100

Neptune is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260322_12_100

Neptune is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260322_12_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260322_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260322_08_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260403_11_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260403_11_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260323_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260323_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and Guyana amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260324_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and Guyana amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260324_16_100

Saturn is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260325_12_100

Saturn is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260325_12_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260325_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260325_08_100

Mars passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260326_12_100

Mars passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260326_12_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;52&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260326_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;52&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260326_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260326_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260326_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260328_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260328_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Corsica, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260329_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Corsica, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260329_16_100

136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260401_13_100

136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260401_13_100

The Sombrero Galaxy M104 (NGC 4594; mag 8.6) in Virgo culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260401_17_100

The Sombrero Galaxy M104 (NGC 4594; mag 8.6) in Virgo culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260401_17_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260402_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260402_08_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260403_11_101

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260403_11_101

Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260403_11_102

Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260403_11_102

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260404_11_100

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260404_11_100

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK26A010_100

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK26A010_100

M94 (mag 8.2), a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260404_17_100

M94 (mag 8.2), a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260404_17_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260405_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260405_08_100

The Jewel Box open star cluster (NGC 4755, also known as the Kappa Crucis Cluster\; mag 4.2) in Crux culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260405_17_100

The Jewel Box open star cluster (NGC 4755, also known as the Kappa Crucis Cluster\; mag 4.2) in Crux culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260405_17_100

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK26A010_101

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK26A010_101

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Madagascar, French Southern Territories and Mauritius amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260406_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Madagascar, French Southern Territories and Mauritius amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260406_16_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260407_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260407_08_100

Venus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;35&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260408_20_100

Venus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;35&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260408_20_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260409_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260409_16_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260410_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260410_08_100

Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 20&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260413_20_100

Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 20&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260413_20_100

Centaurus A (NGC 5128; mag 7.0) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260413_17_100

Centaurus A (NGC 5128; mag 7.0) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260413_17_100

The brightest globular cluster in the sky, Omega Centauri (mag 3.6) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260413_17_101

The brightest globular cluster in the sky, Omega Centauri (mag 3.6) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260413_17_101

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260414_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260414_08_100

The Whirlpool Galaxy M51 (NGC 5194; mag 8.4) in Canes Venatici culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260414_17_100

The Whirlpool Galaxy M51 (NGC 5194; mag 8.4) in Canes Venatici culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260414_17_100

136199 Eris is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260415_13_100

136199 Eris is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260415_13_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;12&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260415_20_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;12&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260415_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;42&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260416_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;42&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260416_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;14&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260416_20_101

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;14&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260416_20_101

Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;25&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260416_20_102

Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;25&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260416_20_102

The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy M83 (NGC 5236\; mag 7.2), a face-on spiral galaxy in Hydra culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260416_17_100

The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy M83 (NGC 5236\; mag 7.2), a face-on spiral galaxy in Hydra culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260416_17_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260417_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260417_08_100

The globular cluster M3 (NGC 5272; mag 6.3) in Canes Venatici culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260417_17_100

The globular cluster M3 (NGC 5272; mag 6.3) in Canes Venatici culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260417_17_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260419_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260419_08_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;45&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260419_20_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;45&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260419_20_100

Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK25R030_100

Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK25R030_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260419_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260419_15_100

Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;48&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260420_20_100

Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;48&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260420_20_100

Mercury and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 30&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260420_20_101

Mercury and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 30&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260420_20_101

Mercury and Saturn pass within 27' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260420_15_100

Mercury and Saturn pass within 27' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260420_15_100

Saturn and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;18&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260420_20_102

Saturn and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;18&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260420_20_102

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and American Samoa amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260421_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and American Samoa amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260421_16_100

The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260422_10_100

The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260422_10_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;33&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260422_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;33&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260422_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260422_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260422_15_100

136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260423_13_100

136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260423_13_100

Comet 141P/Machholz makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0141P_100

Comet 141P/Machholz makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0141P_100

The Pinwheel Galaxy M101 (NGC 5457; mag 7.9) in Ursa Major culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260423_17_100

The Pinwheel Galaxy M101 (NGC 5457; mag 7.9) in Ursa Major culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260423_17_100

The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260424_10_100

The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260424_10_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260424_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260424_08_100

Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 46&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260424_20_100

Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 46&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260424_20_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260424_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260424_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, the Contiguous United States, Colombia and Venezuela amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260426_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, the Contiguous United States, Colombia and Venezuela amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260426_16_100

Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK25R030_101

Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_CK25R030_101

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260501_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260501_08_100

Mercury and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9&deg\;14&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260502_20_100

Mercury and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9&deg\;14&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260502_20_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260504_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260504_16_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260504_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260504_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260504_08_101

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260504_08_101

The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260506_10_100

The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260506_10_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, French Southern Territories, Heard Island and McDonald Islands and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260506_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, French Southern Territories, Heard Island and McDonald Islands and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260506_16_100

The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260508_10_100

The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260508_10_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260509_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260509_08_100

The globular cluster M5 (NGC 5904; mag 5.7) in Serpens culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260512_17_100

The globular cluster M5 (NGC 5904; mag 5.7) in Serpens culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260512_17_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260513_15_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260513_15_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;41&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260513_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;41&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260513_20_100

Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260514_11_100

Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260514_11_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;09&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260515_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;09&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260515_20_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260515_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260515_08_100

1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260515_13_100

1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260515_13_100

Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260515_11_100

Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260515_11_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260516_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260516_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260517_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260517_08_100

Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260518_11_100

Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260518_11_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260518_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260518_16_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;56&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260519_20_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;56&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260519_20_100

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260519_15_100

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260519_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;05&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260520_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;05&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260520_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260520_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260520_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260521_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260521_15_100

Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260522_12_100

Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260522_12_100

Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_11_101

Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_11_101

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260523_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260523_16_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260523_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260523_08_100

The globular cluster M4 (NGC 6121; mag 5.4) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260528_17_100

The globular cluster M4 (NGC 6121; mag 5.4) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260528_17_100

Asteroid 29 Amphitrite makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A29_100

Asteroid 29 Amphitrite makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A29_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260531_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260531_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Australia, Chile and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260531_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Australia, Chile and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260531_16_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260601_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260601_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260601_08_101

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260601_08_101

The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules (M13, NGC 6205\; mag 5.8) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260602_17_100

The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules (M13, NGC 6205\; mag 5.8) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260602_17_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260603_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260603_16_100

The globular cluster M12 (NGC 6218; mag 6.1) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260603_17_100

The globular cluster M12 (NGC 6218; mag 6.1) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260603_17_100

The globular cluster M10 (NGC 6254; mag 6.6) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260606_17_100

The globular cluster M10 (NGC 6254; mag 6.6) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260606_17_100

The globular cluster M62 (NGC 6266; mag 6.4) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260607_17_100

The globular cluster M62 (NGC 6266; mag 6.4) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260607_17_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260608_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260608_08_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260615_11_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260615_11_100

Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;38&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260609_20_100

Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;38&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260609_20_100

Venus and Jupiter pass within 1°36' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260609_15_100

Venus and Jupiter pass within 1°36' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260609_15_100

Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260609_11_100

Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260609_11_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260610_15_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260610_15_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;11&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260610_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;11&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260610_20_100

The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260610_10_100

The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260610_10_100

The globular cluster M92 (NGC 6341; mag 6.5) in Hercules culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260611_17_100

The globular cluster M92 (NGC 6341; mag 6.5) in Hercules culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260611_17_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;38&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260612_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;38&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260612_20_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260613_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260613_15_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260614_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260614_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260614_08_101

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260614_08_101

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260615_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260615_08_100

Asteroid 14 Irene makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A14_100

Asteroid 14 Irene makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A14_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260615_11_101

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260615_11_101

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;35&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260616_20_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;35&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260616_20_100

The globular cluster NGC 6388 (mag 6.8) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260616_17_100

The globular cluster NGC 6388 (mag 6.8) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260616_17_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;32&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;32&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_15_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_20_101

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_20_101

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_15_101

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_15_101

The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Canada, Brazil and Venezuela amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Canada, Brazil and Venezuela amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_16_100

The Butterfly open star cluster (M6, NGC 6405\; mag 4.2) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_17_100

The Butterfly open star cluster (M6, NGC 6405\; mag 4.2) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_17_100

The globular cluster NGC 6397 (mag 5.6) in Ara culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_17_101

The globular cluster NGC 6397 (mag 5.6) in Ara culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260617_17_101

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260618_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260618_15_100

The open star cluster IC 4665 (mag 4.2) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260618_17_100

The open star cluster IC 4665 (mag 4.2) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260618_17_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar and Zimbabwe amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260619_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar and Zimbabwe amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260619_16_100

Venus and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260620_15_100

Venus and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260620_15_100

The Ptolemy Cluster (M7, NGC 6475\; mag 3.3) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260620_17_100

The Ptolemy Cluster (M7, NGC 6475\; mag 3.3) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260620_17_100

21 June will be the longest day of 2026 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260621_07_100

21 June will be the longest day of 2026 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260621_07_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260621_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260621_08_100

The Lagoon Nebula (M8; mag 5.8) in Sagittarius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260623_17_100

The Lagoon Nebula (M8; mag 5.8) in Sagittarius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260623_17_100

The globular cluster NGC 6541 (mag 6.6) in Corona Australis culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260624_17_100

The globular cluster NGC 6541 (mag 6.6) in Corona Australis culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260624_17_100

Comet 78P/Gehrels makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0078P_100

Comet 78P/Gehrels makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0078P_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260627_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260627_16_100

The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260627_10_100

The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260627_10_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260628_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260628_08_100

The open star cluster NGC 6633 (mag 4.6) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260629_17_100

The open star cluster NGC 6633 (mag 4.6) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260629_17_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260629_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260629_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260630_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260630_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Peru and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260630_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Peru and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260630_16_100

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260701_11_100

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260701_11_100

The globular cluster M22 (mag 5.2) in Sagittarius, near the Galactic centre, culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260701_17_100

The globular cluster M22 (mag 5.2) in Sagittarius, near the Galactic centre, culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260701_17_100

The open star cluster IC 4756 (mag 4.6) in Serpens culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260701_17_101

The open star cluster IC 4756 (mag 4.6) in Serpens culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260701_17_101

Mars and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&#39\;26&#34\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260704_20_100

Mars and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&#39\;26&#34\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260704_20_100

Mars and Uranus pass within 6'18" of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260704_15_100

Mars and Uranus pass within 6'18" of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260704_15_100

The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260706_07_100

The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260706_07_100

Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260707_12_100

Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260707_12_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260707_15_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260707_15_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260707_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260707_08_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;39&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260707_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;39&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260707_20_100

Asteroid 18 Melpomene makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A18_100

Asteroid 18 Melpomene makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A18_100

Asteroid 8 Flora makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A8_100

Asteroid 8 Flora makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A8_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260710_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260710_15_100

The bright globular cluster NGC 6752 (mag 5.4) in Pavo culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260710_17_100

The bright globular cluster NGC 6752 (mag 5.4) in Pavo culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260710_17_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260711_15_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260711_15_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;19&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260711_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;19&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260711_20_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru and Argentina amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260712_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru and Argentina amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260712_16_100

Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260713_11_100

Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260713_11_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260713_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260713_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260714_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260714_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260714_08_101

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260714_08_101

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260717_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260717_16_100

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260717_15_100

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260717_15_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;01&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260717_20_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;01&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260717_20_100

The globular cluster M55 (NGC 6809l; mag 6.3) in Sagittarius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260717_17_100

The globular cluster M55 (NGC 6809l; mag 6.3) in Sagittarius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260717_17_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260721_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260721_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, French Southern Territories, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and Falkland Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, French Southern Territories, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and Falkland Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260724_16_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260725_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260725_08_100

Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260726_12_100

Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260726_12_100

Asteroid 3 Juno makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A3_100

Asteroid 3 Juno makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A3_100

134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260727_13_100

134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260727_13_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand and Tasmania amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260727_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand and Tasmania amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260727_16_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260728_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260728_08_100

Asteroid 324 Bamberga makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A324_100

Asteroid 324 Bamberga makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A324_100

The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260729_10_100

The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260729_10_100

Jupiter is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260729_12_100

Jupiter is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260729_12_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260729_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260729_08_100

The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260730_10_100

The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260730_10_100

The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260730_10_101

The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260730_10_101

Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260730_12_100

Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260730_12_100

Comet 10P/Tempel makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0010P_100

Comet 10P/Tempel makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0010P_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260802_11_101

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260802_11_101

Comet 10P/Tempel is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2026 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0010P_101

Comet 10P/Tempel is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2026 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0010P_101

Comet 10P/Tempel makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0010P_102

Comet 10P/Tempel makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0010P_102

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260803_15_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260803_15_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;57&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260804_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;57&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260804_20_100

Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260805_11_100

Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260805_11_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260806_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260806_08_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260802_11_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260802_11_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260807_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260807_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260808_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260808_16_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;24&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260809_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4&deg\;24&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260809_20_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260809_15_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260809_15_100

Mars and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;25&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260809_20_101

Mars and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;25&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260809_20_101

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260810_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260810_08_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;05&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260811_20_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;05&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260811_20_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260812_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260812_08_100

There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from eastern Greenland and Spain. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260812_09_100

There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from eastern Greenland and Spain. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260812_09_100

Venus reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260812_11_100

Venus reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260812_11_100

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260813_10_100

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260813_10_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_08_100

Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_11_100

Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_11_100

Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_11_102

Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_11_102

The globular cluster M15 (NGC 7078; mag 6.3) in Pegasus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_17_100

The globular cluster M15 (NGC 7078; mag 6.3) in Pegasus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260814_17_100

Jupiter and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 33&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260815_20_100

Jupiter and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 33&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260815_20_100

The globular cluster M2 (NGC 7089; mag 6.6) in Aquarius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260815_17_100

The globular cluster M2 (NGC 7089; mag 6.6) in Aquarius culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260815_17_100

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260816_15_100

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260816_15_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;04&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260816_20_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;04&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260816_20_100

The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260818_10_100

The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260818_10_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260820_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260820_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and Falkland Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260821_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and Falkland Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260821_16_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260822_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260822_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260823_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260823_16_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260825_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260825_08_100

Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260827_11_100

Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260827_11_100

There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Antarctica, Africa and Europe. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260828_09_100

There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Antarctica, Africa and Europe. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260828_09_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260828_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260828_08_100

Asteroid 9 Metis makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A9_100

Asteroid 9 Metis makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A9_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260831_15_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260831_15_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7&deg\;02&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260831_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7&deg\;02&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260831_20_100

The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260901_10_100

The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260901_10_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260903_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260903_15_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260904_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260904_08_100

Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260904_11_100

Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260904_11_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260905_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260905_16_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;00&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260906_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;00&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260906_20_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260906_15_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260906_15_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260906_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260906_08_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260908_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260908_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 50&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260908_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 50&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260908_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260908_15_101

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260908_15_101

The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, Greenland, Russia and the Contiguous United States amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260908_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, Greenland, Russia and the Contiguous United States amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260908_16_100

The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260909_10_100

The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260909_10_100

Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260910_12_100

Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260910_12_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260911_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260911_08_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;50&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260912_20_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;50&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260912_20_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260913_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260913_08_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 31&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260914_20_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 31&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260914_20_100

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260914_15_100

The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260914_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Corsica, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?i

The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Corsica, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260914_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Australia, Tasmania and Heard Island and McDonald Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260917_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Australia, Tasmania and Heard Island and McDonald Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260917_16_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260918_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260918_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260919_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260919_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia, New Zealand and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260920_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia, New Zealand and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260920_16_100

Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260922_11_100

Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260922_11_100

Day and night have equal length: the beginning of astronomical autumn in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260923_07_100

Day and night have equal length: the beginning of astronomical autumn in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260923_07_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260923_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260923_08_100

NGC 55 (mag 8.2), a barred irregular galaxy in Sculptor culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260925_17_100

NGC 55 (mag 8.2), a barred irregular galaxy in Sculptor culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260925_17_100

Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260926_12_100

Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260926_12_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260926_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260926_08_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261012_11_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261012_11_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_15_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_15_100

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_11_100

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_11_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;55&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;55&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_20_100

The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_10_100

The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_10_100

The second brightest globular cluster in the sky, 47 Tuc (NGC 104\; mag 4.0), in Tucana culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_17_100

The second brightest globular cluster in the sky, 47 Tuc (NGC 104\; mag 4.0), in Tucana culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260927_17_100

Asteroid 192 Nausikaa makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A192_100

Asteroid 192 Nausikaa makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A192_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260930_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20260930_15_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261001_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261001_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261002_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261002_16_100

The Andromeda Galaxy M31 (mag 3.4) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261002_17_100

The Andromeda Galaxy M31 (mag 3.4) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261002_17_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261003_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261003_08_100

The Sculptor Galaxy NGC 253 (mag 7.1) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261003_17_100

The Sculptor Galaxy NGC 253 (mag 7.1) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261003_17_100

Saturn is optimally positioned for observation, appearing at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261004_12_100

Saturn is optimally positioned for observation, appearing at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261004_12_100

Asteroid 2 Pallas makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A2_100

Asteroid 2 Pallas makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A2_100

The Milky Way's dwarf companion, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC\; mag 2.7), in Tucana culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261004_17_100

The Milky Way's dwarf companion, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC\; mag 2.7), in Tucana culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261004_17_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;08&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;08&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_20_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_15_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_16_100

136472 Makemake is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_13_100

136472 Makemake is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_13_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_15_101

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_15_101

Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;26&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_20_101

Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;26&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_20_101

NGC 300 (mag 8.1), a spiral galaxy in Sculptor culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_17_100

NGC 300 (mag 8.1), a spiral galaxy in Sculptor culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261005_17_100

The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261006_10_100

The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261006_10_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 10&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261006_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 10&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261006_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261006_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261006_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, the Americas, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands and the Canary Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261006_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, the Americas, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands and the Canary Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261006_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261007_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261007_16_100

The globular cluster NGC 362 (mag 6.6) in Tucana culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261007_17_100

The globular cluster NGC 362 (mag 6.6) in Tucana culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261007_17_100

The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261009_10_100

The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261009_10_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261010_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261010_08_100

The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261010_10_100

The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261010_10_100

Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261011_15_100

Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261011_15_100

The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261011_10_100

The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261011_10_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;03&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261012_20_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;03&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261012_20_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261012_11_101

Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261012_11_101

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;07&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261012_20_101

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg\;07&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261012_20_101

Asteroid 4 Vesta makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A4_100

Asteroid 4 Vesta makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_14_A4_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261013_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261013_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Uruguay, Brazil, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261014_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Uruguay, Brazil, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261014_16_100

The Triangulum Galaxy M33 (mag 5.8) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261015_17_100

The Triangulum Galaxy M33 (mag 5.8) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261015_17_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261016_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261016_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Reunion amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261017_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Reunion amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261017_16_100

Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261017_11_100

Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261017_11_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261018_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261018_08_100

The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261018_10_100

The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261018_10_100

136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261018_13_100

136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261018_13_100

The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261021_10_100

The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261021_10_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261023_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261023_08_100

Venus passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261024_11_100

Venus passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261024_11_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261024_15_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261024_15_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;47&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261024_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;47&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261024_20_100

The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261024_10_100

The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261024_10_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261026_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261026_08_100

The Perseus Double Cluster (NGC 869 and NGC 884; combined mag 4.3) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261026_17_100

The Perseus Double Cluster (NGC 869 and NGC 884; combined mag 4.3) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261026_17_100

136108 Haumea is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261027_13_100

136108 Haumea is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261027_13_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261028_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261028_15_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261028_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261028_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and New Caledonia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261029_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and New Caledonia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261029_16_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261101_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261101_15_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261101_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261101_08_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_15_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia, Cook Islands and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia, Cook Islands and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_16_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;03&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;03&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_15_101

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_15_101

The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, India and Malaysia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_16_101

The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, India and Malaysia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_16_101

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 31&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_20_101

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 31&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261102_20_101

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261103_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261103_16_100

Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261104_11_100

Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261104_11_100

The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and Falkland Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261107_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and Falkland Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261107_16_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;03&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261107_20_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;03&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261107_20_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261109_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261109_08_100

Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261110_11_100

Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261110_11_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa and Fiji amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261111_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa and Fiji amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261111_16_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261111_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261111_08_100

Comet 69P/Taylor makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0069P_100

Comet 69P/Taylor makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0069P_100

The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261112_10_100

The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261112_10_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261113_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261113_08_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261113_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261113_16_100

Jupiter and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;14&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261115_20_100

Jupiter and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;14&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261115_20_100

Jupiter and Mars pass within 1°11' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261116_15_100

Jupiter and Mars pass within 1°11' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261116_15_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261117_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261117_08_100

The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261118_10_100

The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261118_10_100

Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261118_11_100

Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261118_11_100

The Pleiades open star cluster (M45; mag 1.3) in Taurus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261118_17_100

The Pleiades open star cluster (M45; mag 1.3) in Taurus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261118_17_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261121_11_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261121_11_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261120_15_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261120_15_100

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261121_11_101

Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261121_11_101

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;47&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261121_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;47&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261121_20_100

The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261121_10_100

The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261121_10_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261122_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261122_08_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261124_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261124_15_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261124_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261124_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261125_08_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261125_08_100

Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261125_12_100

Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261125_12_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261125_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261125_16_100

Comet 161P/Hartley-IRAS makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0161P_100

Comet 161P/Hartley-IRAS makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2026_19_0161P_100

Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261127_11_100

Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261127_11_100

The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261128_10_100

The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261128_10_100

The Hyades open star cluster (Collinder 50; mag 1.0) in Taurus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261128_17_100

The Hyades open star cluster (Collinder 50; mag 1.0) in Taurus culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261128_17_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261129_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261129_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_15_100

The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from Argentina, Chile, Antarctica and Falkland Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from Argentina, Chile, Antarctica and Falkland Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_16_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;09&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;09&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_20_100

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand and Norfolk Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_16_101

The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand and Norfolk Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_16_101

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_15_101

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_15_101

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;20&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_20_101

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg\;20&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261130_20_101

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261201_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261201_08_100

The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261202_10_100

The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261202_10_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7&deg\;09&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261205_20_100

The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7&deg\;09&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261205_20_100

The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261206_10_100

The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261206_10_100

The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261207_10_100

The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261207_10_100

Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20270103_11_101

Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20270103_11_101

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;47&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261207_20_100

The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;47&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261207_20_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261209_08_100

The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261209_08_100

The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261209_10_100

The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261209_10_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261210_08_100

The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261210_08_100

Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261211_12_100

Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261211_12_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Marshall Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261211_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Marshall Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261211_16_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261211_08_100

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261211_08_100

The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261212_10_100

The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261212_10_100

Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261212_12_100

Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261212_12_100

The Milky Way's dwarf companion, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC\; mag 0.9), in Dorado culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261212_17_100

The Milky Way's dwarf companion, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC\; mag 0.9), in Dorado culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261212_17_100

Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261213_12_100

Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261213_12_100

The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261214_10_100

The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261214_10_100

The Running Man cluster NGC 1977 (mag 4.2) in Orion's sword culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261215_17_100

The Running Man cluster NGC 1977 (mag 4.2) in Orion's sword culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261215_17_100

The Orion Nebula (M42; mag 4.0) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261215_17_101

The Orion Nebula (M42; mag 4.0) culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261215_17_101

The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261216_10_100

The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261216_10_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261217_08_100

The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261217_08_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261218_15_100

The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261218_15_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;54&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261218_20_100

The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6&deg\;54&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261218_20_100

The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261220_10_100

The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261220_10_100

21 December will be the shortest day of 2026 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261221_07_100

21 December will be the shortest day of 2026 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261221_07_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261221_15_100

The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261221_15_100

The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261222_10_100

The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261222_10_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Australia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261223_16_100

The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Australia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261223_16_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261223_08_100

The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261223_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261224_08_100

The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261224_08_100

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261224_11_100

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261224_11_100

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261224_08_101

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash\; though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261224_08_101

Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261225_11_100

Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261225_11_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261226_15_100

The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261226_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261227_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261227_15_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;31&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261227_20_100

The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg\;31&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261227_20_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261228_15_100

The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261228_15_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;19&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261228_20_100

The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg\;19&#39\;. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261228_20_100

The open star cluster NGC 2232 (mag 4.2) in Monoceros culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261228_17_100

The open star cluster NGC 2232 (mag 4.2) in Monoceros culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261228_17_100

The Rosette Nebula (C49; mag 9.0) in Monoceros culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261229_17_100

The Rosette Nebula (C49; mag 9.0) in Monoceros culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261229_17_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261230_08_100

The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20261230_08_100

Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20270101_11_100

Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20270101_11_100

The open star cluster M41 (NGC 2287; mag 4.5) in Canis Major culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20270102_17_100

The open star cluster M41 (NGC 2287; mag 4.5) in Canis Major culminates at around midnight local time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20270102_17_100