BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//in-the-sky.org//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20071231_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20071231T075129Z DTSTART:20071231T075129Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20071231_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20071231_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008_19_0008P_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080101T120000Z DTSTART:20080101T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet 8P/Tuttle passes perigee DESCRIPTION:Comet 8P/Tuttle makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080102_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080102T235054Z DTSTART:20080102T235054Z SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080102_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080102_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008_19_0008P_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080103T120000Z DTSTART:20080103T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet 8P/Tuttle reaches peak brightness DESCRIPTION:Comet 8P/Tuttle is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2008 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080104_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080104T074520Z DTSTART:20080104T074520Z SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080104_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080104_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080105_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080105T055846Z DTSTART:20080105T055846Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°04'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080105_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080105_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080105_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080105T100147Z DTSTART:20080105T100147Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080105_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080105_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080109_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080109T154206Z DTSTART:20080109T154206Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080109_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080109_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080115_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080115T194615Z DTSTART:20080115T194615Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080115_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080115_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080118_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080118T064049Z DTSTART:20080118T064049Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080118_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080118_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080119_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080119T195232Z DTSTART:20080119T195232Z SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080119_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080119T195643Z DTSTART:20080119T195643Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION: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=20080119_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080119_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080119T233851Z DTSTART:20080119T233851Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080119_16_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080119T233851Z DTSTART:20080119T233851Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Russia, Canada and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_16_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_16_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080119_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080119T233857Z DTSTART:20080119T233857Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°07'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080122_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080122T055806Z DTSTART:20080122T055806Z SUMMARY:Mercury at greatest elongation east DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080122_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080123T055806Z DTSTART:20080123T055806Z SUMMARY:Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080122_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080122T133439Z DTSTART:20080122T133439Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080122_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080122T231105Z DTSTART:20080122T231105Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080123_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080123T141340Z DTSTART:20080123T141340Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080123_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080123_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080124_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080124T143507Z DTSTART:20080124T143507Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080124_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080124_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080125_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080125T034634Z DTSTART:20080125T034634Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080125_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080125_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080125_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080125T061321Z DTSTART:20080125T061321Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°57'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080125_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080125_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008_19_0008P_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080126T120000Z DTSTART:20080126T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet 8P/Tuttle passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet 8P/Tuttle makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080130_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080130T050334Z DTSTART:20080130T050334Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080130_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080130_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080130_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080130T223431Z DTSTART:20080130T223431Z SUMMARY:Mars ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080130_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080130_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080201_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080201T121257Z DTSTART:20080201T121257Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter pass within 35' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080201_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080201T123514Z DTSTART:20080201T123514Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080201_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080201T180134Z DTSTART:20080201T180134Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Lord Howe Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080204_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080204T054935Z DTSTART:20080204T054935Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°00'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080204_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080204T065628Z DTSTART:20080204T065628Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080204_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080204T100735Z DTSTART:20080204T100735Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080204_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080204T113507Z DTSTART:20080204T113507Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080207_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080207T035600Z DTSTART:20080207T035600Z SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080207_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080207_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080214_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080214T033400Z DTSTART:20080214T033400Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080214_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080214_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080214_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080214T123106Z DTSTART:20080214T123106Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080214_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080214_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080216_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080216T024249Z DTSTART:20080216T024249Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080216_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080216T075253Z DTSTART:20080216T075253Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080216_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080216T075410Z DTSTART:20080216T075410Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080219_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080219T075918Z DTSTART:20080219T075918Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080219_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080219_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080220_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080220T235311Z DTSTART:20080220T235311Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080220_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080220_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080221_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080221T032659Z DTSTART:20080221T032659Z SUMMARY:Total lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Africa, Europe, south-western Russia, Antarctica, Asia and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080221_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080221T033029Z DTSTART:20080221T033029Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080221_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080221T092958Z DTSTART:20080221T092958Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080221_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080221T114855Z DTSTART:20080221T114855Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080224_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080224T094009Z DTSTART:20080224T094009Z SUMMARY:Saturn at opposition DESCRIPTION:Saturn is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080224_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080224_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080228_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080228T075306Z DTSTART:20080228T075306Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080228_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080228_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080229_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080229T021902Z DTSTART:20080229T021902Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080229_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080229_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080229_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080229T022026Z DTSTART:20080229T022026Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Bouvet Island and Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080229_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080229_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080302_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080302T190459Z DTSTART:20080302T190459Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, Tasmania, Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080302_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080302_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080303_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080303T005326Z DTSTART:20080303T005326Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080303_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080303T021303Z DTSTART:20080303T021303Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080303_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080225T100936Z DTSTART:20080225T100936Z SUMMARY:Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080303_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080303T100936Z DTSTART:20080303T100936Z SUMMARY:Mercury at greatest elongation west DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080305_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080305T140917Z DTSTART:20080305T140917Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080305_16_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080305T190809Z DTSTART:20080305T190809Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Mexico, Guatemala and Cuba amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_16_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_16_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080312_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080312T180611Z DTSTART:20080312T180611Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080312_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080312_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080314_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080314T075510Z DTSTART:20080314T075510Z SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080314_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080314T080504Z DTSTART:20080314T080504Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Fiji amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080314_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080314T104607Z DTSTART:20080314T104607Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080314_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080315_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080315T025753Z DTSTART:20080315T025753Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080315_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080315_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080315_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080315T031220Z DTSTART:20080315T031220Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080315_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080315_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080317_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080317T142808Z DTSTART:20080317T142808Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080317_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080317_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080319_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080319T071145Z DTSTART:20080319T071145Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania and Tokelau. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080319_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080319T130841Z DTSTART:20080319T130841Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080319_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080319T151824Z DTSTART:20080319T151824Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080320_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080320T055210Z DTSTART:20080320T055210Z SUMMARY:March equinox DESCRIPTION:Day and night have equal length: the beginning of astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080320_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080320_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080321_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080321T183954Z DTSTART:20080321T183954Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080321_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080321_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080327_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080327T101023Z DTSTART:20080327T101023Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Chile, French Polynesia and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080327_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080327_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080329_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080329T214759Z DTSTART:20080329T214759Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080329_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080329_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080330_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080330T033548Z DTSTART:20080330T033548Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080330_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080330T171947Z DTSTART:20080330T171947Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080330_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080330T184150Z DTSTART:20080330T184150Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080409_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080409T013842Z DTSTART:20080409T013842Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080409_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080409_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080410_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080410T142821Z DTSTART:20080410T142821Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from Madagascar, Mauritius and Reunion. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080410_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080410_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080412_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080412T053518Z DTSTART:20080412T053518Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080412_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080412T055925Z DTSTART:20080412T055925Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080412_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080412T055925Z DTSTART:20080412T055925Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Greenland and Canada. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080412_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080412T183220Z DTSTART:20080412T183220Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080412_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080413_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080413T195116Z DTSTART:20080413T195116Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080413_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080413_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080415_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080415T125220Z DTSTART:20080415T125220Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica and Heard Island and McDonald Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080415_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080415T162107Z DTSTART:20080415T162107Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080415_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080415T182857Z DTSTART:20080415T182857Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080420_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080420T102520Z DTSTART:20080420T102520Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080420_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080420_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080422_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080422T042229Z DTSTART:20080422T042229Z SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080422_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080422_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080423_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080423T095548Z DTSTART:20080423T095548Z SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080423_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080423T170551Z DTSTART:20080423T170551Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Lord Howe Island amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080426_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080426T105216Z DTSTART:20080426T105216Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia, Cook Islands and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080426_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080426_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080427_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080427T050742Z DTSTART:20080427T050742Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080427_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080427_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080427_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080427T062418Z DTSTART:20080427T062418Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080427_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080427_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080428_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080428T141248Z DTSTART:20080428T141248Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080428_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080428_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080503_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080503T024325Z DTSTART:20080503T024325Z SUMMARY:Saturn ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080503_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080503_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080505_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080505T182418Z DTSTART:20080505T182418Z SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080505_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080505_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080507_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080507T231110Z DTSTART:20080507T231110Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080507_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080507_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080508_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080508T082254Z DTSTART:20080508T082254Z SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080508_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080508_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080509_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080509T070740Z DTSTART:20080509T070740Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080509_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080509_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080509_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080509T115234Z DTSTART:20080509T115234Z SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080509_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080509_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080510_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080510T134456Z DTSTART:20080510T134456Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080510_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080510T135245Z DTSTART:20080510T135245Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080510_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080510T135245Z DTSTART:20080510T135245Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia and Cocos Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080511_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080511T021054Z DTSTART:20080511T021054Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080511_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080511_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080512_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080512T034732Z DTSTART:20080512T034732Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080512_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080512_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080512T183220Z DTSTART:20080512T183220Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION: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=20080512_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080512_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080512T213954Z DTSTART:20080512T213954Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080512_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080512T235525Z DTSTART:20080512T235525Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080514_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080513T054927Z DTSTART:20080513T054927Z SUMMARY:Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080514_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080514_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080514_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080514T054927Z DTSTART:20080514T054927Z SUMMARY:Mercury at greatest elongation east DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080514_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080514_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080520_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080520T021121Z DTSTART:20080520T021121Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080520_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080520_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080520_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080520T231645Z DTSTART:20080520T231645Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, South Africa, Namibia and Madagascar amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080520_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080520_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080523_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080523T131127Z DTSTART:20080523T131127Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and M44 DESCRIPTION:Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080523_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080523_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080523_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080523T170104Z DTSTART:20080523T170104Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Thailand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080523_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080523_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080524_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080524T111539Z DTSTART:20080524T111539Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080524_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080524_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080524_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080524T122428Z DTSTART:20080524T122428Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080524_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080524_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080526_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080526T160748Z DTSTART:20080526T160748Z SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080526_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080526_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080528_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080528T025711Z DTSTART:20080528T025711Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080528_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080528_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080607_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080607T103431Z DTSTART:20080607T103431Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080607_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080607_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080608_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080608T012830Z DTSTART:20080608T012830Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080608_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080608T012830Z DTSTART:20080608T012830Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080608_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080608T021356Z DTSTART:20080608T021356Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080609_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080609T064449Z DTSTART:20080609T064449Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080609_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080609_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080609_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080609T091437Z DTSTART:20080609T091437Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080609_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080609_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080610_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080610T053724Z DTSTART:20080610T053724Z SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080610_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080610_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080610_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080610T150413Z DTSTART:20080610T150413Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080610_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080610_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080617_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080617T051838Z DTSTART:20080617T051838Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080617_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080617_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008_19_CK07W010_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080617T120000Z DTSTART:20080617T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) passes perigee DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080618_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080618T173025Z DTSTART:20080618T173025Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080618_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080618_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008_19_CK07W010_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080619T120000Z DTSTART:20080619T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) reaches peak brightness DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2008 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080619_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080619T224954Z DTSTART:20080619T224954Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Southern and Western Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080619_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080619_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080620_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080620T123951Z DTSTART:20080620T123951Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080620_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080620_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080620_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080620T134316Z DTSTART:20080620T134316Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080620_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080620_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080621_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080621T000349Z DTSTART:20080621T000349Z SUMMARY:June solstice DESCRIPTION:21 June will be the longest day of 2008 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080621_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080621_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008_19_CK07W010_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080626T120000Z DTSTART:20080626T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080626_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080626T121022Z DTSTART:20080626T121022Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080626_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080626_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080627_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080627T002701Z DTSTART:20080627T002701Z SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080627_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080627_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080627_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080627T023009Z DTSTART:20080627T023009Z SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080627_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080627_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080630_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080630T081629Z DTSTART:20080630T081629Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080630_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080630_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080702_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080702T021436Z DTSTART:20080702T021436Z SUMMARY:Mercury at greatest elongation west DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080702_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080702_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080702_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080706T021436Z DTSTART:20080706T021436Z SUMMARY:Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080702_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080702_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080704_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080704T074045Z DTSTART:20080704T074045Z SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080704_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080704_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080706_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080706T155506Z DTSTART:20080706T155506Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080706_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080706T180309Z DTSTART:20080706T180309Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080706_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080706T192846Z DTSTART:20080706T192846Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Saturn and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Saturn and Mars pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080706_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080706T194708Z DTSTART:20080706T194708Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080706_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080706T221524Z DTSTART:20080706T221524Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080709_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080709T073140Z DTSTART:20080709T073140Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at opposition DESCRIPTION:Jupiter is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080709_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080709_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080710_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080710T043529Z DTSTART:20080710T043529Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080710_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080710_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080710_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080710T105910Z DTSTART:20080710T105910Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at perigee DESCRIPTION: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=20080710_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080710_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080710_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080710T173616Z DTSTART:20080710T173616Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Saturn and Mars DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Mars pass within 38' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080710_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080710_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080711_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080711T062319Z DTSTART:20080711T062319Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Saturn and Mars DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 41'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080711_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080711_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080714_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080714T114956Z DTSTART:20080714T114956Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Tonga amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080714_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080714_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080717_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080717T051205Z DTSTART:20080717T051205Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of the Americas, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Clipperton Island, Grenada and Navassa Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080717_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080717T122250Z DTSTART:20080717T122250Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080717_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080717T132316Z DTSTART:20080717T132316Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080718_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080718T075902Z DTSTART:20080718T075902Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080718_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080718_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080725_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080725T184205Z DTSTART:20080725T184205Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080725_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080725_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080727_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080727T160910Z DTSTART:20080727T160910Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080727_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080727_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080728_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080728T131331Z DTSTART:20080728T131331Z SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080728_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080728_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080729_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080729T051107Z DTSTART:20080729T051107Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from South Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080729_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080729T215109Z DTSTART:20080729T215109Z SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080729_10_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080729T220610Z DTSTART:20080729T220610Z SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_10_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_10_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080801_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080801T102159Z DTSTART:20080801T102159Z SUMMARY:Total solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from countries and territories including north-eastern Canada, China, Greenland and western Mongolia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080801_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080801_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080804_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080804T084047Z DTSTART:20080804T084047Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080804_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080804_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080804_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080804T121427Z DTSTART:20080804T121427Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°02'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080804_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080804_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080808_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080808T202053Z DTSTART:20080808T202053Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080808_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080808_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080810_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080810T190946Z DTSTART:20080810T190946Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Madagascar, French Southern Territories and Mauritius amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080810_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080810_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080812_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080812T113043Z DTSTART:20080812T113043Z SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080812_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080812_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080813_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080813T123517Z DTSTART:20080813T123517Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080813_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080813T140906Z DTSTART:20080813T140906Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080813_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080813T150656Z DTSTART:20080813T150656Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080815_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080815T073428Z DTSTART:20080815T073428Z SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080815_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080815_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080816_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080816T211100Z DTSTART:20080816T211100Z SUMMARY:Partial lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, Asia, Africa, Russia, Europe, Australia and South America. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080816_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080816T211625Z DTSTART:20080816T211625Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080817_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080817T162721Z DTSTART:20080817T162721Z SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080817_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080817_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080823_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080823T220223Z DTSTART:20080823T220223Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080823_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080823_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080823_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080823T235006Z DTSTART:20080823T235006Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080823_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080823_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080825_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080825T115726Z DTSTART:20080825T115726Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080825_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080825_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080831_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080831T185143Z DTSTART:20080831T185143Z SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080831_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080831_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080907_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080907T030645Z DTSTART:20080907T030645Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Argentina and Chile. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080907_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080907_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080907_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080907T140448Z DTSTART:20080907T140448Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080907_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080907_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080908_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080908T042316Z DTSTART:20080908T042316Z SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080908_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080908_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080909_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080909T032113Z DTSTART:20080909T032113Z SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080909_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080909T202246Z DTSTART:20080909T202246Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080909_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080909T204701Z DTSTART:20080909T204701Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Southern Europe and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080909_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080909T211814Z DTSTART:20080909T211814Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080910_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080901T215842Z DTSTART:20080901T215842Z SUMMARY:Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080910_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080910_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080910_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080910T215842Z DTSTART:20080910T215842Z SUMMARY:Mercury at greatest elongation east DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080910_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080910_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080913_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080913T021319Z DTSTART:20080913T021319Z SUMMARY:Uranus at opposition DESCRIPTION:Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080913_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080913_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080914_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080914T212743Z DTSTART:20080914T212743Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080914_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080914_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080915_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080915T091321Z DTSTART:20080915T091321Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080915_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080915_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008_19_CK08A010_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080917T120000Z DTSTART:20080917T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) reaches peak brightness DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2008 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080920_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080920T033032Z DTSTART:20080920T033032Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080920_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080920_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080921_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080921T172058Z DTSTART:20080921T172058Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080921_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080921_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080922_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080922T050453Z DTSTART:20080922T050453Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20080922_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080922_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080922_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080922T154910Z DTSTART:20080922T154910Z SUMMARY:September equinox DESCRIPTION:Day and night have equal length: the beginning of astronomical autumn in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080922_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080922_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080924_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080924T220917Z DTSTART:20080924T220917Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080924_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080924_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20080927_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080927T040748Z DTSTART:20080927T040748Z SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080927_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080927_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008_19_CK08A010_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20080928T120000Z DTSTART:20080928T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081002_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081002T022503Z DTSTART:20081002T022503Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081002_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081002_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081004_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081004T110546Z DTSTART:20081004T110546Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, Indonesia and East Timor. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081004_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081004_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081005_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081005T143740Z DTSTART:20081005T143740Z SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081005_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081005_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081007_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081007T050215Z DTSTART:20081007T050215Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), 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=20081007_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081007_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081007T071921Z DTSTART:20081007T071921Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081007_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081007T081247Z DTSTART:20081007T081247Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081007_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081007T090455Z DTSTART:20081007T090455Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20081007_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081008_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081008T104422Z DTSTART:20081008T104422Z SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081008_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081008_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081010_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081010T013659Z DTSTART:20081010T013659Z SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081010_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081010_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081011_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081011T015357Z DTSTART:20081011T015357Z SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081011_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081011_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081014_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081014T200225Z DTSTART:20081014T200225Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081014_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081014_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081017_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081017T103831Z DTSTART:20081017T103831Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081017_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081017_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081018_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081018T033011Z DTSTART:20081018T033011Z SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081018_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081018_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081021_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081021T035808Z DTSTART:20081021T035808Z SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081021_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081021T053255Z DTSTART:20081021T053255Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081021_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081021T115512Z DTSTART:20081021T115512Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20081021_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081022_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081022T033034Z DTSTART:20081022T033034Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081022_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081022T073934Z DTSTART:20081022T073934Z SUMMARY:Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081022_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081022T073934Z DTSTART:20081022T073934Z SUMMARY:Mercury at greatest elongation west DESCRIPTION:Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081024_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081024T041741Z DTSTART:20081024T041741Z SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081024_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081024_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081025_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081025T034854Z DTSTART:20081025T034854Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081025_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081025_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081025_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081025T080535Z DTSTART:20081025T080535Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°01'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081025_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081025_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008_14_A4_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081030T022253Z DTSTART:20081030T022253Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 4 Vesta makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A4_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A4_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081031_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081031T183003Z DTSTART:20081031T183003Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081031_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081031_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081101_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081101T075536Z DTSTART:20081101T075536Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081101_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081101_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081101_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081101T081210Z DTSTART:20081101T081210Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081101_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081101_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081102_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081102T074008Z DTSTART:20081102T074008Z SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081102_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081102_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081103_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081103T123307Z DTSTART:20081103T123307Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia and Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081103_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081103T215209Z DTSTART:20081103T215209Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081103_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081103T224117Z DTSTART:20081103T224117Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081106_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081106T040404Z DTSTART:20081106T040404Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20081106_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081106_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081112_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081112T034057Z DTSTART:20081112T034057Z SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081112_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081112_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081113_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081113T061715Z DTSTART:20081113T061715Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081113_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081113_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081113_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081113T202410Z DTSTART:20081113T202410Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081113_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081113_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081117_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081117T100115Z DTSTART:20081117T100115Z SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081117_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081117_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081118_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081118T094033Z DTSTART:20081118T094033Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081118_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081118_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081119_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081119T213119Z DTSTART:20081119T213119Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20081119_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081119_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081121_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081121T090905Z DTSTART:20081121T090905Z SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081121_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081121T133635Z DTSTART:20081121T133635Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081121_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081121T182131Z DTSTART:20081121T182131Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081127_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081127T165454Z DTSTART:20081127T165454Z SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081127_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081127_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081128_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081128T000632Z DTSTART:20081128T000632Z SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081128_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081128_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081201_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081201T003908Z DTSTART:20081201T003908Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°02'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081201_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081201T084402Z DTSTART:20081201T084402Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter pass within 2°00' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081201_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081201T144315Z DTSTART:20081201T144315Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081201_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081201T152224Z DTSTART:20081201T152224Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081201_15_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081201T153429Z DTSTART:20081201T153429Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081201_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081201T153429Z DTSTART:20081201T153429Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, the Americas, Europe, Corsica, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands and Northern Ireland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081201_20_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081201T160229Z DTSTART:20081201T160229Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081205_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081205T212616Z DTSTART:20081205T212616Z SUMMARY:Moon at First Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20081205_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081205_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081205_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081205T212627Z DTSTART:20081205T212627Z SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081205_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081205_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081206_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081206T210455Z DTSTART:20081206T210455Z SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081206_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081206_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081208_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081208T202106Z DTSTART:20081208T202106Z SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081208_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081208_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081211_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081211T074649Z DTSTART:20081211T074649Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081211_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081211_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081211_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081211T191320Z DTSTART:20081211T191320Z SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081211_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081211_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081212_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081212T163706Z DTSTART:20081212T163706Z SUMMARY:Full Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081212_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081212_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081213_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081213T231002Z DTSTART:20081213T231002Z SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081213_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081213_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081215_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081215T173851Z DTSTART:20081215T173851Z SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081215_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081215_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081215_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081215T182544Z DTSTART:20081215T182544Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081215_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081215_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081218_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081218T221749Z DTSTART:20081218T221749Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081218_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081218_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081219_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081219T032115Z DTSTART:20081219T032115Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081219_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081219T102951Z DTSTART:20081219T102951Z SUMMARY:Moon at Last Quarter DESCRIPTION: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=20081219_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081219_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081219T155853Z DTSTART:20081219T155853Z SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081221_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081221T120836Z DTSTART:20081221T120836Z SUMMARY:December solstice DESCRIPTION:21 December will be the shortest day of 2008 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081221_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081221_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081222_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081222T073627Z DTSTART:20081222T073627Z SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 2008 DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081222_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081222_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081225_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081225T071002Z DTSTART:20081225T071002Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mali, Nigeria, Niger and Guinea amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081225_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081225_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081229_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081229T034536Z DTSTART:20081229T034536Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Micronesia, Russia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081229_16_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081229T092709Z DTSTART:20081229T092709Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Australia, Tasmania and Indonesia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_16_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_16_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081231_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081231T175816Z DTSTART:20081231T175816Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081231_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081231T180844Z DTSTART:20081231T180844Z SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20081231_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20081231T210508Z DTSTART:20081231T210508Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_20_101 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR