Quadrantid meteor shower 1987
1987-01-03 22:33 UTC
The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870103_10_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-01-04 18:44
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-01-04 19:50
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_15_100

Lunar occultation of Jupiter
1987-01-04 19:50
The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_16_100

The Earth at perihelion
1987-01-04 23:02
The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_07_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
1987-01-05 12:03
The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870105_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and Mars
1987-01-05 13:17
The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870105_15_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-01-06 22:35
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=19870106_08_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-01-10 12:20
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870110_15_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-01-12 09:57
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870112_16_100

Full Moon
1987-01-15 02:30
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870115_08_100

Venus at dichotomy
1987-01-15 15:58
Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870115_11_100

Venus at greatest elongation west
1987-01-16 02:17
Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870116_11_101

γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 1987
1987-01-19 10:49
The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870119_10_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-01-22 22:45
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=19870122_08_100

Conjunction of Venus and Saturn
1987-01-24 20:22
Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870124_20_100

Close approach of Venus and Saturn
1987-01-25 02:16
Venus and Saturn pass within 1°46' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870125_15_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-01-25 14:35
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States and Mexico. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870125_16_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-01-26 05:10
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870126_20_100

Close approach of the Moon, Venus, Saturn and Uranus
1987-01-26 05:48
The Moon, Venus, Saturn and Uranus pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870126_15_101

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
1987-01-26 07:22
The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870126_20_101

Conjunction of Venus and Uranus
1987-01-31 17:34
Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870131_20_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-02-01 14:14
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 41'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870201_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-02-01 14:48
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870201_15_100

Lunar occultation of Jupiter
1987-02-01 14:48
The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, 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=19870201_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Mars
1987-02-03 10:37
The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870203_15_100

Lunar occultation of Mars
1987-02-03 10:37
The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Russia, Mongolia and Japan amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870203_16_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
1987-02-03 10:53
The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 18'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870203_20_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-02-05 16:21
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=19870205_08_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-02-06 19:03
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870206_15_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-02-08 16:32
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Madagascar, Mauritius, Maldives and Reunion amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870208_16_100

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky
1987-02-12 02:45
Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870212_11_100

Mercury at greatest elongation east
1987-02-12 02:45
Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870212_11_101

Mercury at dichotomy
1987-02-12 12:35
Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870212_11_102

Full Moon
1987-02-13 20:57
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870213_08_100

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-02-18 12:43
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada, the Contiguous United States, Alaska and Mexico. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870218_16_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-02-21 08:56
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=19870221_08_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-02-21 21:37
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Australia, Christmas Island, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870221_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-02-22 14:59
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870222_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-02-22 16:08
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870222_20_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
1987-02-24 18:59
The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870224_20_100

Lunar occultation of Jupiter
1987-03-01 12:06
The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870301_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Mars
1987-03-04 08:59
The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870304_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
1987-03-04 10:32
The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870304_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-03-06 03:05
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870306_15_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-03-07 11:58
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=19870307_08_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-03-08 00:04
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=19870308_16_100

γ-Normid meteor shower 1987
1987-03-14 22:47
The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870314_10_100

Full Moon
1987-03-15 13:12
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870315_08_100

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-03-17 18:46
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), 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=19870317_16_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-03-21 03:02
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_16_100

March equinox
1987-03-21 03:50
Day and night have equal length: the beginning of astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_07_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-03-21 22:19
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-03-21 23:24
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°32'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_20_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-03-22 16:22
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=19870322_08_100

Mercury at dichotomy
1987-03-25 14:12
Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870325_11_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
1987-03-26 12:22
The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870326_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and Venus
1987-03-26 15:01
The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870326_15_100

Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky
1987-03-20 17:25
Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870326_11_100

Mercury at greatest elongation west
1987-03-26 17:25
Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870326_11_101

Hybrid solar eclipse
1987-03-29 12:48
There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from parts of Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870329_09_100

Saturn enters retrograde motion
1987-03-31 05:03
Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870331_12_100

Uranus enters retrograde motion
1987-04-01 04:52
Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870401_12_100

Close approach of the Moon and Mars
1987-04-02 07:30
The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870402_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
1987-04-02 09:21
The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870402_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-04-02 11:56
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870402_15_101

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-04-04 08:21
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Papua New Guinea, Australia, Indonesia and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870404_16_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-04-06 07:48
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=19870406_08_101

Neptune enters retrograde motion
1987-04-10 01:12
Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870410_12_100

Penumbral lunar eclipse
1987-04-14 02:18
There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, the Americas, Africa, Europe, Western Asia and south-western Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870414_09_100

Full Moon
1987-04-14 02:30
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870414_08_100

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-04-14 02:43
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Europe, Canada, Greenland, Russia, Corsica, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands, Shetland, Orkney and Northern Ireland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870414_16_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-04-17 09:09
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Peru, Bolivia and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870417_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-04-18 03:45
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870418_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-04-18 04:50
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870418_20_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-04-20 22:15
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=19870420_08_100

Lyrid meteor shower 1987
1987-04-22 19:09
The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870422_10_100

π-Puppid meteor shower 1987
1987-04-24 00:41
The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870424_10_100

Close approach of the Moon and Venus
1987-04-25 11:35
The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870425_15_100

Lunar occultation of Venus
1987-04-25 11:35
The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, Greenland, the Contiguous United States and Norway amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870425_16_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
1987-04-25 12:30
The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 57'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870425_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and Mars
1987-05-01 05:30
The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870501_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
1987-05-01 06:34
The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870501_20_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-05-01 16:33
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870501_16_100

Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter
1987-05-04 22:15
Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870504_20_100

Close approach of Venus and Jupiter
1987-05-05 04:05
Venus and Jupiter pass within 34' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870505_15_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-05-06 02:26
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=19870506_08_100

η-Aquariid meteor shower 1987
1987-05-06 09:05
The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870506_10_100

η-Lyrid meteor shower 1987
1987-05-08 23:05
The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870508_10_100

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-05-11 12:15
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, Alaska, Hawaii and Midway Atoll amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870511_16_100

Full Moon
1987-05-13 12:50
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870513_08_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-05-14 17:24
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, India, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870514_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-05-15 09:23
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870515_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-05-15 10:31
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°27'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870515_20_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-05-20 04:02
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=19870520_08_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-05-23 22:07
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870523_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-05-23 23:58
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°09'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870523_20_100

Mercury at dichotomy
1987-06-01 12:35
Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870601_11_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-06-04 18:53
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=19870604_08_100

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky
1987-06-04 13:33
Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870607_11_100

Mercury at greatest elongation east
1987-06-07 13:33
Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870607_11_101

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-06-07 22:00
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Europe, Western Asia, Russia, Corsica, Guernsey, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870607_16_100

Saturn at opposition
1987-06-09 05:12
Saturn is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870609_12_100

Daytime Arietid meteor shower 1987
1987-06-10 20:21
The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870610_10_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-06-11 03:28
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of South America, Western Africa, Central America and Clipperton Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-06-11 16:09
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_15_101

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-06-11 17:22
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_20_100

Full Moon
1987-06-11 20:48
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_08_100

Uranus at opposition
1987-06-16 09:39
Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870616_12_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-06-18 11:03
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=19870618_08_100

1 Ceres at opposition
1987-06-18 23:49
1 Ceres is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest and brightest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870618_13_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-06-20 13:04
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870620_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-06-20 15:31
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°55'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870620_20_100

June solstice
1987-06-21 22:09
21 June will be the longest day of 1987 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870621_07_100

June Bootid meteor shower 1987
1987-06-27 17:09
The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870627_10_100

Neptune at opposition
1987-06-28 20:38
Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870628_12_100

The Earth at aphelion
1987-07-04 01:00
The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870704_07_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-07-04 08:34
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=19870704_08_100

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-07-05 06:36
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Hawaii, Kiribati, Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870705_16_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-07-08 13:55
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870708_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-07-08 23:45
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870708_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-07-09 01:06
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870709_20_100

Full Moon
1987-07-11 03:32
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870711_08_100

Comet 2P/Encke passes perihelion
1987-07-11 12:00
Comet 2P/Encke makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1987_19_0002P_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-07-17 20:17
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=19870717_08_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-07-18 01:53
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870718_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-07-18 04:48
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870718_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-07-20 15:11
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870720_15_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-07-22 11:59
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Peru, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870722_16_100

Mercury at greatest elongation west
1987-07-25 16:34
Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870725_11_101

Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky
1987-07-28 16:34
Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870725_11_100

Mercury at dichotomy
1987-07-29 00:04
Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870729_11_100

Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 1987
1987-07-29 03:54
The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870729_10_100

Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 1987
1987-07-30 12:32
The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870730_10_100

α-Capricornid meteor shower 1987
1987-07-30 12:47
The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870730_10_101

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-08-01 13:24
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870801_16_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-08-02 19:24
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=19870802_08_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-08-04 23:07
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa and South America. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870804_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-08-05 07:23
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870805_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-08-05 08:52
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870805_20_100

Full Moon
1987-08-09 10:17
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870809_08_100

Perseid meteor shower 1987
1987-08-13 02:20
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870813_10_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-08-14 12:30
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870814_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-08-14 15:40
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870814_20_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-08-16 08:25
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=19870816_08_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-08-16 21:36
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870816_15_100

κ-Cygnid meteor shower 1987
1987-08-18 07:15
The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870818_10_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-08-18 18:06
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji and New Caledonia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870818_16_100

Saturn ends retrograde motion
1987-08-19 09:14
Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870819_12_100

Jupiter enters retrograde motion
1987-08-19 20:56
Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870819_12_101

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-08-28 18:58
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870828_16_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-09-01 03:48
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=19870901_08_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-09-01 06:12
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand, French Polynesia and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_16_100

Aurigid meteor shower 1987
1987-09-01 09:36
The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_10_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-09-01 14:42
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_15_100

Uranus ends retrograde motion
1987-09-01 15:13
Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_12_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-09-01 16:15
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_20_100

Lunar occultation of Delta Sagittarii
1987-09-03 00:25
The Moon will pass in front of Delta Sagittarii (Kaus-Media), creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada and the Contiguous United States. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870903_16_100

Full Moon
1987-09-07 18:12
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870907_08_100

September ε-Perseid meteor shower 1987
1987-09-09 18:11
The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870909_10_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-09-10 20:29
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870910_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-09-10 23:43
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870910_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-09-13 05:31
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870913_15_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-09-14 23:45
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=19870914_08_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-09-15 01:17
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Southern and Western Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870915_16_100

Neptune ends retrograde motion
1987-09-17 08:47
Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870917_12_100

Annular solar eclipse
1987-09-23 03:11
There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from China, south-western Japan and eastern Kazakhstan. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870923_09_100

September equinox
1987-09-23 13:44
Day and night have equal length: the beginning of astronomical autumn in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870923_07_100

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-09-25 00:47
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870925_16_100

Lunar occultation of Mercury
1987-09-25 04:24
The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870925_16_101

Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 1987
1987-09-27 18:51
The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870927_10_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-09-28 11:43
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia and Tasmania. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870928_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-09-28 22:22
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870928_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-09-28 23:49
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°24'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870928_20_100

Lunar occultation of Delta Sagittarii
1987-09-30 06:40
The Moon will pass in front of Delta Sagittarii (Kaus-Media) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870930_16_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-09-30 10:39
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=19870930_08_100

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky
1987-09-29 05:12
Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871004_11_100

Mercury at greatest elongation east
1987-10-04 05:12
Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871004_11_101

October Camelopardalid meteor shower 1987
1987-10-06 05:25
The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871006_10_100

Penumbral lunar eclipse
1987-10-07 04:02
There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, Alaska and north-western Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871007_09_100

Full Moon
1987-10-07 04:12
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871007_08_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-10-08 01:34
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871008_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-10-08 04:39
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871008_20_100

Draconid meteor shower 1987
1987-10-09 01:34
The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871009_10_100

Mercury at dichotomy
1987-10-09 12:47
Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871009_11_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-10-10 14:41
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871010_15_100

Southern Taurid meteor shower 1987
1987-10-10 16:27
The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871010_10_100

δ-Aurigid meteor shower 1987
1987-10-11 16:44
The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871011_10_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-10-12 09:39
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of the Americas, French Polynesia, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Clipperton Island and Navassa Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871012_16_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-10-14 18:06
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=19871014_08_100

Jupiter at perigee
1987-10-17 12:15
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=19871017_12_100

Jupiter at opposition
1987-10-18 14:24
Jupiter is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871018_12_100

ε-Geminid meteor shower 1987
1987-10-18 18:16
The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871018_10_100

Orionid meteor shower 1987
1987-10-21 18:41
The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871021_10_100

Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1987
1987-10-24 19:00
The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871024_10_100

Lunar occultation of Antares
1987-10-25 17:34
The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Namibia, Angola and Botswana amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871025_16_100

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
1987-10-26 07:48
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871026_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
1987-10-26 09:00
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°18'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871026_20_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-10-29 17:10
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=19871029_08_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-11-04 04:19
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871104_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-11-04 07:13
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871104_20_100

Full Moon
1987-11-05 16:45
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871105_08_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-11-06 23:54
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871106_15_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-11-08 18:29
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Asia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871108_16_100

Mercury at dichotomy
1987-11-11 03:24
Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871111_11_100

Northern Taurid meteor shower 1987
1987-11-12 18:29
The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871112_10_100

Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky
1987-11-13 08:34
Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871113_11_100

Mercury at greatest elongation west
1987-11-13 08:34
Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871113_11_101

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-11-13 14:38
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=19871113_08_100

Leonid meteor shower 1987
1987-11-18 00:46
The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871118_10_100

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-11-18 17:18
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Hawaii, Midway Atoll and Johnston Atoll. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871118_16_100

α-Monocerotid meteor shower 1987
1987-11-21 23:51
The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871121_10_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-11-28 00:37
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=19871128_08_100

November Orionid meteor shower 1987
1987-11-28 14:49
The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871128_10_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-12-01 06:48
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871201_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-12-01 09:39
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871201_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-12-04 07:51
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871204_15_100

Full Moon
1987-12-05 08:00
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871205_08_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1987-12-06 02:39
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa and South America. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871206_16_100

December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 1987
1987-12-06 12:14
The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871206_10_100

Puppid-Velid meteor shower 1987
1987-12-07 11:53
The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871207_10_100

Monocerotid meteor shower 1987
1987-12-09 11:10
The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871209_10_100

σ-Hydrid meteor shower 1987
1987-12-12 10:02
The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871212_10_100

Moon at Last Quarter
1987-12-13 11:41
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=19871213_08_100

Geminid meteor shower 1987
1987-12-14 13:57
The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871214_10_100

Jupiter ends retrograde motion
1987-12-15 12:17
Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871215_12_100

Lunar occultation of Spica
1987-12-16 02:59
The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Western Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871216_16_100

Comae Berenicid meteor shower 1987
1987-12-16 08:25
The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871216_10_100

Close approach of the Moon and Mars
1987-12-17 18:02
The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871217_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
1987-12-17 20:58
The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871217_20_101

December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1987
1987-12-20 06:42
The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871220_10_100

December solstice
1987-12-22 09:46
22 December will be the shortest day of 1987 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_07_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
1987-12-22 21:43
The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_20_100

Ursid meteor shower 1987
1987-12-22 22:19
The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_10_100

Close approach of the Moon and Venus
1987-12-22 22:54
The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_15_100

Moon at First Quarter
1987-12-27 10:01
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=19871227_08_100

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-12-28 12:06
The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871228_15_100

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
1987-12-28 15:04
The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871228_20_100

Close approach of the Moon and M45
1987-12-31 14:06
The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871231_15_100

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
1988-01-02 09:28
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Palmyra Atoll, Tokelau and Hawaii. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19880102_16_100
