BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//in-the-sky.org//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19501231_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19501231T145301Z DTSTART:19501231T145301Z 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=19501231_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19501231_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19501231_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19501231T175655Z DTSTART:19501231T175655Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19501231_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19501231_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510101_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510101T051148Z DTSTART:19510101T051148Z 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=19510101_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510101_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510101_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510101T203010Z DTSTART:19510101T203010Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510101_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510101_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510102_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510102T035109Z DTSTART:19510102T035109Z SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510102_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510102_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510102_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510102T041006Z DTSTART:19510102T041006Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Namibia, Angola and Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510102_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510102_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510102_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510102T214918Z DTSTART:19510102T214918Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510102_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510102_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510103_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510103T170319Z DTSTART:19510103T170319Z SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510103_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510103_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510105_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510105T081407Z DTSTART:19510105T081407Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510105_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510105_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510106_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510106T125001Z DTSTART:19510106T125001Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510106_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510106_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510107_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510107T191413Z DTSTART:19510107T191413Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510107_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510107_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510107_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510107T201105Z DTSTART:19510107T201105Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510107_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510107_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510108_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510108T182638Z DTSTART:19510108T182638Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510108_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510108_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510110_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510110T021413Z DTSTART:19510110T021413Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510110_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510110_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510110_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510110T032219Z DTSTART:19510110T032219Z 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=19510110_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510110_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510111_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510111T073124Z DTSTART:19510111T073124Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510111_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510111_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510111_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510111T074144Z DTSTART:19510111T074144Z 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=19510111_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510111_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510111_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510111T074144Z DTSTART:19510111T074144Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Philippines amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510111_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510111_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510112_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510112T012931Z DTSTART:19510112T012931Z SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510112_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510112_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510113_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510113T053733Z DTSTART:19510113T053733Z SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at opposition DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510113_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510113_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510114_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510114T004659Z DTSTART:19510114T004659Z SUMMARY:1 Ceres at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510114_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510114_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510115_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510115T002325Z DTSTART:19510115T002325Z 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=19510115_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510115_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510117_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510117T230909Z DTSTART:19510117T230909Z 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=19510117_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510117_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510118_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510118T093440Z DTSTART:19510118T093440Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510118_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510118_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510118_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510118T141609Z DTSTART:19510118T141609Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510118_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510118_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510119_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510119T051114Z DTSTART:19510119T051114Z SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510119_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510119_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510119_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510119T205012Z DTSTART:19510119T205012Z 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, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510119_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510119_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510121_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510121T035835Z DTSTART:19510121T035835Z SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510121_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510121_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510123_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510123T044655Z DTSTART:19510123T044655Z 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=19510123_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510123_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510124_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510124T001414Z DTSTART:19510124T001414Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510124_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510124_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510124_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510118T025746Z DTSTART:19510118T025746Z 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=19510124_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510124_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510124_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510124T025746Z DTSTART:19510124T025746Z 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=19510124_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510124_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510127_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510127T200432Z DTSTART:19510127T200432Z 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=19510127_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510127_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510127_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510127T232827Z DTSTART:19510127T232827Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°58'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510127_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510127_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510129_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510129T095914Z DTSTART:19510129T095914Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510129_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510129_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510130_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510130T151414Z DTSTART:19510130T151414Z 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=19510130_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510130_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510201_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510201T162409Z DTSTART:19510201T162409Z 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 Fiji amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510201_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510201_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510203_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510203T153215Z DTSTART:19510203T153215Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510203_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510203_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510204_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510204T150757Z DTSTART:19510204T150757Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510204_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510204_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510205_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510205T060328Z DTSTART:19510205T060328Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510205_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510205_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510206_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510206T075455Z DTSTART:19510206T075455Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510206_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510206_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510207_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510207T161744Z DTSTART:19510207T161744Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Jupiter and Mars DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mars pass within 8'52" of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510207_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510207_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510207_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510207T190539Z DTSTART:19510207T190539Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Mars DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9'40". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510207_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510207_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510207_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510207T214020Z DTSTART:19510207T214020Z 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=19510207_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510207_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510207_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510207T214020Z DTSTART:19510207T214020Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, the Contiguous United States, Mexico and Alaska amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510207_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510207_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510207_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510207T221217Z DTSTART:19510207T221217Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510207_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510207_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510208_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510208T023111Z DTSTART:19510208T023111Z SUMMARY:α-Centaurid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510208_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510208T044231Z DTSTART:19510208T044231Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Jupiter and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Jupiter and Mars pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510208_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510208T044231Z DTSTART:19510208T044231Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Palau, Russia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Spratly Islands, Alaska and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510208_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510208T050734Z DTSTART:19510208T050734Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510208_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510208T051532Z DTSTART:19510208T051532Z 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=19510208_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510208_16_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510208T051532Z DTSTART:19510208T051532Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Russia and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_16_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_16_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510208_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510208T053425Z DTSTART:19510208T053425Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510208_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510208T133228Z DTSTART:19510208T133228Z SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at opposition DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510208_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510210_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510210T235735Z DTSTART:19510210T235735Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510210_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510210_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510211_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510211T142135Z DTSTART:19510211T142135Z SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at opposition DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510211_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510211_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510211_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510211T145057Z DTSTART:19510211T145057Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510211_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510211_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510211_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510211T185506Z DTSTART:19510211T185506Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter pass within 23' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510211_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510211_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510213_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510213T205600Z DTSTART:19510213T205600Z 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=19510213_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510213_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510213_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510213T220004Z DTSTART:19510213T220004Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510213_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510213_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510214_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510214T065138Z DTSTART:19510214T065138Z 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=19510214_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510214_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510215_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510215T093618Z DTSTART:19510215T093618Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510215_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510215_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510216_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510216T041244Z DTSTART:19510216T041244Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510216_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510216_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510216_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510216T043243Z DTSTART:19510216T043243Z 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 Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510216_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510216_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510216_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510216T164812Z DTSTART:19510216T164812Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars pass within 31' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510216_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510216_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510221_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510221T211208Z DTSTART:19510221T211208Z 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=19510221_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510221_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510223_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510223T170025Z DTSTART:19510223T170025Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510223_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510223_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510223_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510223T235343Z DTSTART:19510223T235343Z 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=19510223_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510223_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510224_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510224T031806Z DTSTART:19510224T031806Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510224_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510224_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510225_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510225T153244Z DTSTART:19510225T153244Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica and Australia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510225_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510225_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510228_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510228T221058Z DTSTART:19510228T221058Z 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, Madagascar, French Southern Territories and Mauritius amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510228_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510228_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510228_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510228T230003Z DTSTART:19510228T230003Z 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=19510228_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510228_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510302_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510302T070542Z DTSTART:19510302T070542Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510302_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510302_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510305_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510305T210935Z DTSTART:19510305T210935Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510305_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510305_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510307_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510307T205150Z DTSTART:19510307T205150Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510307_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510307_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510307_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510307T205300Z DTSTART:19510307T205300Z SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from New Zealand and southern Nicaragua. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510307_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510307_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510309_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510309T093636Z DTSTART:19510309T093636Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510309_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510309_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510310_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510310T060111Z DTSTART:19510310T060111Z 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=19510310_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510310_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510311_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510311T101832Z DTSTART:19510311T101832Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510311_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510311_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510311_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510311T171336Z DTSTART:19510311T171336Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Jupiter is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510311_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510311_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510312_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510312T065607Z DTSTART:19510312T065607Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at apogee DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510312_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510312_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510313_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510313T151027Z DTSTART:19510313T151027Z 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=19510313_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510313_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510314_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510314T105614Z DTSTART:19510314T105614Z SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510314_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510314_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510314_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510314T171532Z DTSTART:19510314T171532Z SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510314_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510314_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510315_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510315T061854Z DTSTART:19510315T061854Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510315_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510315_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510315_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510315T124407Z DTSTART:19510315T124407Z 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 Asia, Palau, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510315_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510315_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510315_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510315T174029Z DTSTART:19510315T174029Z 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=19510315_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510315_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510320_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510320T100314Z DTSTART:19510320T100314Z SUMMARY:Saturn at opposition DESCRIPTION:Saturn is optimally positioned for observation, appearing at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510320_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510320_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510321_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510321T102711Z DTSTART:19510321T102711Z 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=19510321_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510321_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510323_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510323T044012Z DTSTART:19510323T044012Z 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=19510323_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510323_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510323_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510323T075320Z DTSTART:19510323T075320Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510323_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510323_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510323_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510323T103701Z DTSTART:19510323T103701Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, the Americas, eastern Russia, Oceania, Eastern and Southeast Asia and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510323_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510323_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510323_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510323T104946Z DTSTART:19510323T104946Z 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=19510323_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510323_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510324_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510324T225617Z DTSTART:19510324T225617Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), 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=19510324_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510324_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510325_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510325T155331Z DTSTART:19510325T155331Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510325_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510325_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510326_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510326T083807Z DTSTART:19510326T083807Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510326_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510326_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510326_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510326T234434Z DTSTART:19510326T234434Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510326_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510326_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510327_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510327T082159Z DTSTART:19510327T082159Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510327_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510327_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510328_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510328T034651Z DTSTART:19510328T034651Z 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, Argentina, Brazil and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510328_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510328_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510328_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510328T170138Z DTSTART:19510328T170138Z SUMMARY:136199 Eris at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510328_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510328_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510330_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510330T053523Z DTSTART:19510330T053523Z 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=19510330_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510330_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510403_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510403T085303Z DTSTART:19510403T085303Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510403_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510403_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510403_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510403T231934Z DTSTART:19510403T231934Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510403_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510403_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510404_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510404T233550Z DTSTART:19510404T233550Z 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=19510404_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510404_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510405_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510405T154545Z DTSTART:19510405T154545Z 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=19510405_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510405_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510405_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510405T154545Z DTSTART:19510405T154545Z 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=19510405_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510405_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510406_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510406T105302Z DTSTART:19510406T105302Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510406_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510406_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510408_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510408T013831Z DTSTART:19510408T013831Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada and Greenland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510408_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510408_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510408_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510408T022647Z DTSTART:19510408T022647Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°00'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510408_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510408_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510408_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510408T194430Z DTSTART:19510408T194430Z SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510408_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510408_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510409_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510409T102203Z DTSTART:19510409T102203Z 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=19510409_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510409_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510409_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510409T125133Z DTSTART:19510409T125133Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510409_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510409_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510409_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510409T231611Z DTSTART:19510409T231611Z 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=19510409_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510409_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510411_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510411T204050Z DTSTART:19510411T204050Z 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 Brazil, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510411_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510411_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510412_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510412T013106Z DTSTART:19510412T013106Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510412_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510412_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510414_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510414T125612Z DTSTART:19510414T125612Z 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=19510414_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510414_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510419_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510419T110827Z DTSTART:19510419T110827Z 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=19510419_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510419_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510419_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510419T141253Z DTSTART:19510419T141253Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510419_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510419_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510421_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510421T082835Z DTSTART:19510421T082835Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510421_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510421_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510421_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510421T212958Z DTSTART:19510421T212958Z 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=19510421_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510421_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510422_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510422T134131Z DTSTART:19510422T134131Z SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510422_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510422_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510423_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510423T191456Z DTSTART:19510423T191456Z SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510423_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510423_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510423_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510423T213136Z DTSTART:19510423T213136Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510423_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510423_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510423_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510423T224830Z DTSTART:19510423T224830Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510423_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510423_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510424_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510424T111757Z DTSTART:19510424T111757Z 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, Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510424_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510424_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510425_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510425T035705Z DTSTART:19510425T035705Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510425_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510425_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510425_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510425T115242Z DTSTART:19510425T115242Z SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510425_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510425_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510428_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510428T121812Z DTSTART:19510428T121812Z 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=19510428_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510428_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510502_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510502T153610Z DTSTART:19510502T153610Z 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=19510502_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510502_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510502_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510502T180347Z DTSTART:19510502T180347Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510502_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510502_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510503_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510503T184209Z DTSTART:19510503T184209Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510503_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510503_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510504_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510504T220619Z DTSTART:19510504T220619Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°13'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510504_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510504_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510506_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510506T013702Z DTSTART:19510506T013702Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510506_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510506_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510506_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510506T034347Z DTSTART:19510506T034347Z SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510506_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510506_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510508_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510508T174231Z DTSTART:19510508T174231Z SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510508_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510508_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510509_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510509T034934Z DTSTART:19510509T034934Z 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 French Polynesia, Kiribati, Palmyra Atoll and American Samoa amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510509_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510509_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510509_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510509T164703Z DTSTART:19510509T164703Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510509_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510509_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510509_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510509T170700Z DTSTART:19510509T170700Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510509_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510509_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510509_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510509T171248Z DTSTART:19510509T171248Z 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=19510509_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510509_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510509_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510509T232427Z DTSTART:19510509T232427Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510509_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510509_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510514_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510514T053224Z DTSTART:19510514T053224Z 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=19510514_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510514_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510514_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510514T181634Z DTSTART:19510514T181634Z 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 Russia, Kazakhstan, China and Mongolia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510514_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510514_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510516_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510516T185027Z DTSTART:19510516T185027Z 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=19510516_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510516_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510516_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510516T215758Z DTSTART:19510516T215758Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°40'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510516_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510516_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510517_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510517T044758Z DTSTART:19510517T044758Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510517_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510517_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510518_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510518T185331Z DTSTART:19510518T185331Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Bouvet Island and Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510518_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510518_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510521_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510521T054440Z DTSTART:19510521T054440Z 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=19510521_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510521_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510521_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510521T210341Z DTSTART:19510521T210341Z 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, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510521_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510521_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510522_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510522T041140Z DTSTART:19510522T041140Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510522_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510522_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510522_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510522T124926Z DTSTART:19510522T124926Z SUMMARY:Mars at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mars is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510522_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510522_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510522_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510522T144638Z DTSTART:19510522T144638Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510522_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510522_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510522_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510522T175505Z DTSTART:19510522T175505Z 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=19510522_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510522_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510522_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510528T175505Z DTSTART:19510528T175505Z 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=19510522_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510522_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510524_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510524T005254Z DTSTART:19510524T005254Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510524_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510524_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510527_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510527T201725Z DTSTART:19510527T201725Z 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=19510527_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510527_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510528_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510528T135026Z DTSTART:19510528T135026Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510528_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510528_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510529_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510529T031912Z DTSTART:19510529T031912Z SUMMARY:Saturn ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510529_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510529_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510530_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510530T071323Z DTSTART:19510530T071323Z 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=19510530_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510530_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510530_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510530T102232Z DTSTART:19510530T102232Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510530_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510530_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510602_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510602T204824Z DTSTART:19510602T204824Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°27'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510602_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510602_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510603_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510603T072520Z DTSTART:19510603T072520Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510603_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510603_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510604_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510604T164149Z DTSTART:19510604T164149Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510604_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510604_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510606_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510606T010317Z DTSTART:19510606T010317Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510606_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510606_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510608_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510608T175820Z DTSTART:19510608T175820Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510608_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510608_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510608_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510608T183951Z DTSTART:19510608T183951Z 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=19510608_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510608_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510608_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510608T183951Z DTSTART:19510608T183951Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, Ukraine, Sweden and Finland amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510608_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510608_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510610_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510610T145735Z DTSTART:19510610T145735Z SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510610_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510610_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510611_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510611T011532Z DTSTART:19510611T011532Z 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 the Contiguous United States, Canada, Cuba and Dominican Republic amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510611_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510611_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510612_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510612T185231Z DTSTART:19510612T185231Z 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=19510612_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510612_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510613_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510613T030752Z DTSTART:19510613T030752Z 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=19510613_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510613_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510613_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510613T063022Z DTSTART:19510613T063022Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510613_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510613_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510613_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510613T145949Z DTSTART:19510613T145949Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and M44 DESCRIPTION:Venus and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510613_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510613_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510615_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510615T042822Z DTSTART:19510615T042822Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510615_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510615_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510618_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510618T074933Z DTSTART:19510618T074933Z 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, Chile, New Zealand and Uruguay amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510618_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510618_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510619_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510619T123551Z DTSTART:19510619T123551Z 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=19510619_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510619_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510619_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510619T133005Z DTSTART:19510619T133005Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510619_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510619_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510620_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510620T013111Z DTSTART:19510620T013111Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510620_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510620_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510620_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510620T110231Z DTSTART:19510620T110231Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica and Chile. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510620_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510620_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510622_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510622T052700Z DTSTART:19510622T052700Z SUMMARY:June solstice DESCRIPTION:22 June will be the longest day of 1951 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510622_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510622_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510622_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510622T231537Z DTSTART:19510622T231537Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510622_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510622_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510624_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510624T134801Z DTSTART:19510624T134801Z SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510624_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510624_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510625_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510625T143918Z DTSTART:19510625T143918Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510625_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510625_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510625_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510522T221244Z DTSTART:19510522T221244Z SUMMARY:Venus at highest altitude in evening sky DESCRIPTION:Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510625_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510625_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510625_11_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510625T221244Z DTSTART:19510625T221244Z SUMMARY:Venus at greatest elongation east DESCRIPTION:Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510625_11_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510625_11_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510626_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510626T062203Z DTSTART:19510626T062203Z 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=19510626_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510626_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510626_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510626T205051Z DTSTART:19510626T205051Z 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=19510626_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510626_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510627_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510627T003318Z DTSTART:19510627T003318Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°13'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510627_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510627_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510627_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510627T113436Z DTSTART:19510627T113436Z SUMMARY:Mars at apogee DESCRIPTION:Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510627_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510627_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510627_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510627T115100Z DTSTART:19510627T115100Z SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510627_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510627_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510628_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510628T022813Z DTSTART:19510628T022813Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Pluto DESCRIPTION:Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510628_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510628_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510628_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510628T220248Z DTSTART:19510628T220248Z SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510628_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510628_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510630_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510630T182736Z DTSTART:19510630T182736Z 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=19510630_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510630_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510702_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510702T085740Z DTSTART:19510702T085740Z SUMMARY:Uranus at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510702_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510702_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510703_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510703T035559Z DTSTART:19510703T035559Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510703_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510703_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510704_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510704T060916Z DTSTART:19510704T060916Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510704_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510704_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510704_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510704T074925Z DTSTART:19510704T074925Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510704_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510704_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510704_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510704T205335Z DTSTART:19510704T205335Z SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510704_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510704_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510708_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510708T070258Z DTSTART:19510708T070258Z 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 Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Midway Atoll and Federated States of Micronesia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510708_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510708_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510708_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510708T082731Z DTSTART:19510708T082731Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510708_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510708_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510708_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510708T085804Z DTSTART:19510708T085804Z 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=19510708_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510708_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510708_16_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510708T085804Z DTSTART:19510708T085804Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, China, Kazakhstan and Mongolia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510708_16_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510708_16_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510710_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510710T115353Z DTSTART:19510710T115353Z 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=19510710_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510710_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510710_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510710T153610Z DTSTART:19510710T153610Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510710_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510710_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510712_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510712T045701Z DTSTART:19510712T045701Z 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=19510712_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510712_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510715_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510715T174956Z DTSTART:19510715T174956Z 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, Australia, South Africa and French Southern Territories amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510715_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510715_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510716_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510716T023621Z DTSTART:19510716T023621Z SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510716_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510716_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510717_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510717T214730Z DTSTART:19510717T214730Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510717_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510717_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510717_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510717T224335Z DTSTART:19510717T224335Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510717_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510717_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510718_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510718T100500Z DTSTART:19510718T100500Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510718_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510718_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510718_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510718T191720Z DTSTART:19510718T191720Z 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=19510718_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510718_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510719_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510719T230350Z DTSTART:19510719T230350Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Mars and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510719_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510719_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510721_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510721T151409Z DTSTART:19510721T151409Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Pluto DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510721_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510721_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510724_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510724T081529Z DTSTART:19510724T081529Z 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=19510724_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510724_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510724_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510724T121748Z DTSTART:19510724T121748Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°46'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510724_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510724_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510725_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510725T190002Z DTSTART:19510725T190002Z 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=19510725_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510725_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510728_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510728T004402Z DTSTART:19510728T004402Z 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=19510728_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510728_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510728_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510728T223535Z DTSTART:19510728T223535Z SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510728_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510728_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510729_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510729T221747Z DTSTART:19510729T221747Z 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 Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510729_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510729_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510730_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510730T071319Z DTSTART:19510730T071319Z SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510730_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510730_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510730_10_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510730T072820Z DTSTART:19510730T072820Z SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510730_10_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510730_10_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510730_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510730T120029Z DTSTART:19510730T120029Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510730_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510730_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510801_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510801T015852Z DTSTART:19510801T015852Z SUMMARY:Venus at greatest brightness DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510801_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510801_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510801_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510801T033718Z DTSTART:19510801T033718Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°15'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510801_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510801_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510802_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510802T063419Z DTSTART:19510802T063419Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510802_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510802_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510802_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510802T224038Z DTSTART:19510802T224038Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510802_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510802_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510803_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510725T140401Z DTSTART:19510725T140401Z 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=19510803_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510803_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510803_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510803T140401Z DTSTART:19510803T140401Z 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=19510803_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510803_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510804_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510804T033045Z DTSTART:19510804T033045Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510804_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510804_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510804_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510804T065835Z DTSTART:19510804T065835Z SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510804_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510804_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510805_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510805T064516Z DTSTART:19510805T064516Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°00'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510805_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510805_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510805_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510805T083719Z DTSTART:19510805T083719Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510805_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510805_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510805_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510805T205345Z DTSTART:19510805T205345Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°40'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510805_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510805_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510805_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510805T223651Z DTSTART:19510805T223651Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510805_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510805_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510806_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510806T001001Z DTSTART:19510806T001001Z 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=19510806_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510806_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510806_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510806T213901Z DTSTART:19510806T213901Z 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=19510806_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510806_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510807_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510807T013744Z DTSTART:19510807T013744Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510807_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510807_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510810_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510810T122304Z DTSTART:19510810T122304Z 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=19510810_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510810_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510810_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510810T150241Z DTSTART:19510810T150241Z SUMMARY:1 Ceres at aphelion DESCRIPTION:1 Ceres passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510810_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510810_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510812_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510812T014803Z DTSTART:19510812T014803Z 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, Argentina and Falkland Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510812_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510812_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510812_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510812T205222Z DTSTART:19510812T205222Z SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510812_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510812_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510813_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510813T091523Z DTSTART:19510813T091523Z SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510813_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510813_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510814_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510814T072404Z DTSTART:19510814T072404Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and Falkland Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510814_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510814_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510815_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510815T040725Z DTSTART:19510815T040725Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510815_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510815_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510815_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510815T195542Z DTSTART:19510815T195542Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510815_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510815_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510816_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510816T030659Z DTSTART:19510816T030659Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510816_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510816_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510816_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510816T040825Z DTSTART:19510816T040825Z SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510816_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510816_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510817_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510817T025923Z DTSTART:19510817T025923Z 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=19510817_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510817_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510817_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510817T031400Z DTSTART:19510817T031400Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, the Americas, Africa and Europe. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510817_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510817_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510818_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510818T014857Z DTSTART:19510818T014857Z SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510818_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510818_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510820_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510820T164936Z DTSTART:19510820T164936Z 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=19510820_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510820_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510820_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510820T205634Z DTSTART:19510820T205634Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°00'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510820_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510820_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510824_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510824T080422Z DTSTART:19510824T080422Z 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=19510824_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510824_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510824_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510824T102054Z DTSTART:19510824T102054Z 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=19510824_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510824_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510826_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510826T052112Z DTSTART:19510826T052112Z 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=19510826_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510826_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510827_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510827T024503Z DTSTART:19510827T024503Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510827_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510827_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510828_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510828T201950Z DTSTART:19510828T201950Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and M44 DESCRIPTION:Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510828_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510828_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510829_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510829T172551Z DTSTART:19510829T172551Z SUMMARY:1 Ceres at opposition DESCRIPTION:1 Ceres is optimally positioned for observation, appearing at its closest and brightest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510829_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510829_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510829_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510829T235539Z DTSTART:19510829T235539Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510829_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510829_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510830_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510830T011442Z DTSTART:19510830T011442Z 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=19510830_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510830_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510831_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510831T080411Z DTSTART:19510831T080411Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510831_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510831_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510901_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510901T041303Z DTSTART:19510901T041303Z SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510901_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510901_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510901_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510901T125058Z DTSTART:19510901T125058Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510901_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510901_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510901_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510901T125101Z DTSTART:19510901T125101Z SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from parts of the eastern Contiguous United States and Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510901_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510901_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510903_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510903T131625Z DTSTART:19510903T131625Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510903_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510903_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510903_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510903T140303Z DTSTART:19510903T140303Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510903_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510903_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510903_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510903T150212Z DTSTART:19510903T150212Z SUMMARY:Venus at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510903_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510903_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510908_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510908T074422Z DTSTART:19510908T074422Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510908_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510908_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510908_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510908T181644Z DTSTART:19510908T181644Z 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=19510908_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510908_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510909_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510909T124108Z DTSTART:19510909T124108Z SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510909_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510909_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510910_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510910T144731Z DTSTART:19510910T144731Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510910_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510910_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510911_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510911T202835Z DTSTART:19510911T202835Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510911_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510911_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510912_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510912T124258Z DTSTART:19510912T124258Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510912_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510912_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510913_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510913T113518Z DTSTART:19510913T113518Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510913_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510913_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510915_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510915T122700Z DTSTART:19510915T122700Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, Russia, Asia, the Americas, Oceania and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510915_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510915_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510915_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510915T123822Z DTSTART:19510915T123822Z 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=19510915_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510915_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510916_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510916T144813Z DTSTART:19510916T144813Z 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=19510916_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510916_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510916_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510917T144813Z DTSTART:19510917T144813Z 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=19510916_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510916_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510916_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510916T220317Z DTSTART:19510916T220317Z 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=19510916_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510916_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510917_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510917T020231Z DTSTART:19510917T020231Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510917_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510917_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510917_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510917T043026Z DTSTART:19510917T043026Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510917_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510917_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510918_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510918T220510Z DTSTART:19510918T220510Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510918_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510918_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510920_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510920T162446Z DTSTART:19510920T162446Z 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=19510920_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510920_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510922_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510922T131432Z DTSTART:19510922T131432Z 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 French Polynesia, Samoa, Kiribati and American Samoa amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510922_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510922_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510923_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510923T041349Z DTSTART:19510923T041349Z 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=19510923_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510923_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510923_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510923T203920Z DTSTART:19510923T203920Z 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=19510923_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510923_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510923_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510923T210927Z DTSTART:19510923T210927Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510923_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510923_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510924_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510924T210916Z DTSTART:19510924T210916Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Pluto DESCRIPTION:Mars and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510924_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510924_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510927_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510927T132550Z DTSTART:19510927T132550Z SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510927_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510927_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510927_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510927T203303Z DTSTART:19510927T203303Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1'26". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510927_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510927_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510927_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510927T203420Z DTSTART:19510927T203420Z 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=19510927_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510927_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510927_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510927T203420Z DTSTART:19510927T203420Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Japan, North Korea, South Korea and China amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510927_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510927_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510928_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510928T033403Z DTSTART:19510928T033403Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Europe, Kazakhstan, Russia and Svalbard. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510928_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510928_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510928_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510928T043906Z DTSTART:19510928T043906Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°07'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510928_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510928_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19510929_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19510929T102417Z DTSTART:19510929T102417Z SUMMARY:Saturn at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Saturn is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510929_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19510929_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511001_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511001T015759Z DTSTART:19511001T015759Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511001_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511001_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511001_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511001T082625Z DTSTART:19511001T082625Z SUMMARY:136199 Eris at opposition DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511001_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511001_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511002_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511002T072258Z DTSTART:19511002T072258Z 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=19511002_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511002_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511003_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511003T040017Z DTSTART:19511003T040017Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at opposition DESCRIPTION:Jupiter is optimally positioned for observation, appearing at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511003_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511003_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511003_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511003T085920Z DTSTART:19511003T085920Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511003_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511003_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511005_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511005T131153Z DTSTART:19511005T131153Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica and Heard Island and McDonald Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511005_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511005_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511005_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511005T235405Z DTSTART:19511005T235405Z SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511005_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511005_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511007_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511007T064145Z DTSTART:19511007T064145Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511007_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511007_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511007_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511007T202212Z DTSTART:19511007T202212Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica and French Southern Territories. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511007_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511007_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511008_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511008T000039Z DTSTART:19511008T000039Z 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=19511008_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511008_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511008_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511008T200009Z DTSTART:19511008T200009Z SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511008_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511008_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511009_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511009T150230Z DTSTART:19511009T150230Z SUMMARY:Venus at greatest brightness DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511009_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511009_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511010_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511010T105230Z DTSTART:19511010T105230Z SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511010_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511010_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511011_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511011T110915Z DTSTART:19511011T110915Z SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511011_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511011_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511012_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511012T155146Z DTSTART:19511012T155146Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511012_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511012_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511013_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511013T100748Z DTSTART:19511013T100748Z SUMMARY:Neptune at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Neptune is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511013_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511013_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511013_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511013T150251Z DTSTART:19511013T150251Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511013_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511013_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511014_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511014T002945Z DTSTART:19511014T002945Z 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=19511014_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511014_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511014_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511014T041646Z DTSTART:19511014T041646Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511014_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511014_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511015_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511015T005053Z DTSTART:19511015T005053Z 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=19511015_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511015_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511018_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511018T010105Z DTSTART:19511018T010105Z 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=19511018_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511018_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511018_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511018T124410Z DTSTART:19511018T124410Z SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511018_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511018_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511019_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511019T212714Z DTSTART:19511019T212714Z 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 Southern and Southeast Asia, Eastern Africa, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands and British Indian Ocean Territory. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511019_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511019_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511020_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511020T202257Z DTSTART:19511020T202257Z SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511020_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511020_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511021_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511021T131146Z DTSTART:19511021T131146Z SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511021_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511021_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511021_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511021T142829Z DTSTART:19511021T142829Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars pass within 4°23' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511021_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511021_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511021_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511021T171134Z DTSTART:19511021T171134Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511021_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511021_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511022_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511022T235602Z DTSTART:19511022T235602Z 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=19511022_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511022_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511023_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511023T160438Z DTSTART:19511023T160438Z 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=19511023_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511023_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511024_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511024T133109Z DTSTART:19511024T133109Z SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511024_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511024_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511025_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511025T122725Z DTSTART:19511025T122725Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada, the Contiguous United States and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511025_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511025_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511026_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511026T145337Z DTSTART:19511026T145337Z 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=19511026_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511026_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511026_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511026T164949Z DTSTART:19511026T164949Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511026_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511026_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511026_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511026T232453Z DTSTART:19511026T232453Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2'18". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511026_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511026_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511026_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511026T232707Z DTSTART:19511026T232707Z 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=19511026_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511026_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511026_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511026T232707Z DTSTART:19511026T232707Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Asia, Lord Howe Island, Federated States of Micronesia, Spratly Islands, Tokelau and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511026_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511026_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511028_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511028T182243Z DTSTART:19511028T182243Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511028_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511028_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511030_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511030T135547Z DTSTART:19511030T135547Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511030_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511030_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511101_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511101T122015Z DTSTART:19511101T122015Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511101_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511101_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511101_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511101T201746Z DTSTART:19511101T201746Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511101_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511101_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511101_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511101T213824Z DTSTART:19511101T213824Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511101_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511101_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511102_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511102T124322Z DTSTART:19511102T124322Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511102_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511102_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511104_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511104T020710Z DTSTART:19511104T020710Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands and Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511104_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511104_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511106_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511106T065911Z DTSTART:19511106T065911Z 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=19511106_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511106_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511110_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511110T021735Z DTSTART:19511110T021735Z 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=19511110_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511110_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511110_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511110T055841Z DTSTART:19511110T055841Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511110_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511110_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511111_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511111T151258Z DTSTART:19511111T151258Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511111_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511111_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511112_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511112T125118Z DTSTART:19511112T125118Z SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511112_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511112_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511113_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511113T081600Z DTSTART:19511113T081600Z SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511113_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511113_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511113_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511113T155204Z DTSTART:19511113T155204Z 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=19511113_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511113_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511114_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511106T024241Z DTSTART:19511106T024241Z SUMMARY:Venus at highest altitude in morning sky DESCRIPTION:Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511114_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511114_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511114_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511114T024241Z DTSTART:19511114T024241Z SUMMARY:Venus at greatest elongation west DESCRIPTION:Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511114_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511114_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511114_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511114T085451Z DTSTART:19511114T085451Z 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=19511114_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511114_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511116_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511116T051454Z DTSTART:19511116T051454Z 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 Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511116_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511116_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511117_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511117T191048Z DTSTART:19511117T191048Z SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511117_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511117_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511118_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511118T123824Z DTSTART:19511118T123824Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511118_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511118_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511119_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511119T235557Z DTSTART:19511119T235557Z 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=19511119_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511119_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511121_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511121T042804Z DTSTART:19511121T042804Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn pass within 35' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511121_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511121T093745Z DTSTART:19511121T093745Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511121_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511121T181836Z DTSTART:19511121T181836Z SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511121_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511121T195945Z DTSTART:19511121T195945Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511121_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511121T200157Z DTSTART:19511121T200157Z 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=19511121_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511121_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511121T205658Z DTSTART:19511121T205658Z 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 China, India, Mongolia and Kazakhstan amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511121_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511124_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511124T073839Z DTSTART:19511124T073839Z 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=19511124_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511124_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511124_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511124T112554Z DTSTART:19511124T112554Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511124_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511124_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511125_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511125T051224Z DTSTART:19511125T051224Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Venus and Saturn pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511125_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511125_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511125_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511125T095811Z DTSTART:19511125T095811Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511125_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511125_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511125_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511125T174855Z DTSTART:19511125T174855Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°46'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511125_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511125_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511128_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511128T091544Z DTSTART:19511128T091544Z SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511128_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511128_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511128_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511128T135116Z DTSTART:19511128T135116Z 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=19511128_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511128_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511128_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511201T135116Z DTSTART:19511201T135116Z 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=19511128_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511128_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511129_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511129T010128Z DTSTART:19511129T010128Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511129_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511129_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511129_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511129T154216Z DTSTART:19511129T154216Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511129_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511129_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511129_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511129T194107Z DTSTART:19511129T194107Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Venus and Neptune pass within 29' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511129_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511129_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511130_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511130T043219Z DTSTART:19511130T043219Z SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511130_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511130_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511130_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511130T045145Z DTSTART:19511130T045145Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511130_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511130_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511130_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511130T122550Z DTSTART:19511130T122550Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511130_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511130_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511130_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511130T134250Z DTSTART:19511130T134250Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511130_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511130_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511201_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511201T101003Z DTSTART:19511201T101003Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia and Tasmania. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511201_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511201_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511202_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511202T075805Z DTSTART:19511202T075805Z SUMMARY:Pheonicid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511202_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511202_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511202_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511202T150542Z DTSTART:19511202T150542Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511202_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511202_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511205_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511205T162107Z DTSTART:19511205T162107Z 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=19511205_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511205_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511206_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511206T063444Z DTSTART:19511206T063444Z SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511206_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511206_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511206_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511206T091721Z DTSTART:19511206T091721Z SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511206_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511206_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511207_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511207T061312Z DTSTART:19511207T061312Z SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511207_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511207_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511207_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511207T063922Z DTSTART:19511207T063922Z 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=19511207_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511207_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511207_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511207T102539Z DTSTART:19511207T102539Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511207_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511207_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511208_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511208T224326Z DTSTART:19511208T224326Z SUMMARY:Mars at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mars passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511208_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511208_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511209_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511209T052912Z DTSTART:19511209T052912Z SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511209_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511209_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511211_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511211T153324Z DTSTART:19511211T153324Z 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=19511211_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511211_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511212_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511212T042113Z DTSTART:19511212T042113Z SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511212_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511212_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511212_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511212T101911Z DTSTART:19511212T101911Z SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511212_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511212_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511213_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511213T093027Z DTSTART:19511213T093027Z 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=19511213_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511213_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511213_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511213T120754Z DTSTART:19511213T120754Z 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 Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Papua New Guinea amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511213_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511213_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511214_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511214T081741Z DTSTART:19511214T081741Z SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511214_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511214_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511215_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511215T210124Z DTSTART:19511215T210124Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511215_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511215_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511216_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511216T024626Z DTSTART:19511216T024626Z SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511216_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511216_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511216_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511216T030156Z DTSTART:19511216T030156Z SUMMARY:The Moon at apogee DESCRIPTION:The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511216_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511216_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511217_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511217T030506Z DTSTART:19511217T030506Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511217_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511217_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511217_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511217T064802Z DTSTART:19511217T064802Z 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=19511217_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511217_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511218_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511218T234101Z DTSTART:19511218T234101Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Saturn and Mars DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Mars pass within 36' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511218_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511218_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511219_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511219T040907Z DTSTART:19511219T040907Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Grenada, the Savage Islands and the Canary Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511219_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511219_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511219_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511219T123329Z DTSTART:19511219T123329Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Saturn and Mars DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511219_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511219_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511220_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511220T010640Z DTSTART:19511220T010640Z SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511220_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511220_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511221_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511221T143807Z DTSTART:19511221T143807Z 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=19511221_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511221_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511222_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511222T160253Z DTSTART:19511222T160253Z SUMMARY:December solstice DESCRIPTION:22 December will be the shortest day of 1951 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511222_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511222_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511222_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511222T164433Z DTSTART:19511222T164433Z SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 1951 DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511222_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511222_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511222_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511222T181152Z DTSTART:19511222T181152Z 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=19511222_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511222_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511222_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511222T232556Z DTSTART:19511222T232556Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511222_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511222_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511223_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511223T023626Z DTSTART:19511223T023626Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511223_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511223_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511225_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511225T134501Z DTSTART:19511225T134501Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511225_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511225_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511226_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511226T171248Z DTSTART:19511226T171248Z 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 New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji and Tonga amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511226_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511226_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511227_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511227T053139Z DTSTART:19511227T053139Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°55'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511227_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511227_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511228_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511228T114429Z DTSTART:19511228T114429Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511228_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511228_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511228_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511228T162936Z DTSTART:19511228T162936Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511228_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511228_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19511228_08_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19511228T225637Z DTSTART:19511228T225637Z SUMMARY:The Moon at perigee DESCRIPTION:The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511228_08_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19511228_08_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19520101_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19520101T071808Z DTSTART:19520101T071808Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19520101_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19520101_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19520102_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19520102T163527Z DTSTART:19520102T163527Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 10'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19520102_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19520102_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19520102_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19520102T193248Z DTSTART:19520102T193248Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Mars and Neptune pass within 9'24" of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19520102_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19520102_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19520106_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19520102T132910Z DTSTART:19520102T132910Z 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=19520106_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19520106_11_100 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR