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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610101_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610101T170836Z
DTSTART:19610101T170836Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610101_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610101_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610101_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610101T230555Z
DTSTART:19610101T230555Z
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=19610101_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610101_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610102_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610102T000743Z
DTSTART:19610102T000743Z
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=19610102_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610102_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610102_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610102T164710Z
DTSTART:19610102T164710Z
SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610102_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610102_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610103_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610103T062752Z
DTSTART:19610103T062752Z
SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610103_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610103_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610103_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610103T125616Z
DTSTART:19610103T125616Z
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=19610103_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610103_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610104_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610104T032523Z
DTSTART:19610104T032523Z
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=19610104_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610104_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610105_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610105T181415Z
DTSTART:19610105T181415Z
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=19610105_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610105_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610105_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610105T231938Z
DTSTART:19610105T231938Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610105_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610105_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610110_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610110T030250Z
DTSTART:19610110T030250Z
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=19610110_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610110_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610111_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610111T060020Z
DTSTART:19610111T060020Z
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=19610111_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610111_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610111_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610111T150849Z
DTSTART:19610111T150849Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Ceres
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610111_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610111_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610116_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610116T092334Z
DTSTART:19610116T092334Z
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=19610116_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610116_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610116_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610116T213105Z
DTSTART:19610116T213105Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610116_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610116_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610116_08_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610116T225724Z
DTSTART:19610116T225724Z
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=19610116_08_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610116_08_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610118_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610118T183605Z
DTSTART:19610118T183605Z
SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610118_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610118_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610120_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610120T052706Z
DTSTART:19610120T052706Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610120_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610120_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610120_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610120T054505Z
DTSTART:19610120T054505Z
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=19610120_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610120_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610120_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610120T054505Z
DTSTART:19610120T054505Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, 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=19610120_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610120_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610123_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610123T132455Z
DTSTART:19610123T132455Z
SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at opposition
DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610123_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610123_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610123_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610123T161404Z
DTSTART:19610123T161404Z
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=19610123_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610123_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610126_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610126T083657Z
DTSTART:19610126T083657Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610126_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610126_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610126_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610126T125725Z
DTSTART:19610126T125725Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Mongolia, India and Russia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610126_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610126_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610128_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610128T072901Z
DTSTART:19610128T072901Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610128_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610128_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610129_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610129T034724Z
DTSTART:19610129T034724Z
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=19610129_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610129_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610129_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610211T034724Z
DTSTART:19610211T034724Z
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=19610129_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610129_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610130_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610130T123137Z
DTSTART:19610130T123137Z
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=19610130_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610130_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610131_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610131T164818Z
DTSTART:19610131T164818Z
SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610131_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610131_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610131_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610131T184641Z
DTSTART:19610131T184641Z
SUMMARY:Blue Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610131_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610131_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610202_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610202T054756Z
DTSTART:19610202T054756Z
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=19610202_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610202_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610202_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610202T063309Z
DTSTART:19610202T063309Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610202_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610202_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610206_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610206T024812Z
DTSTART:19610206T024812Z
SUMMARY:Mars ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610206_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610206_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610206_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610206T105652Z
DTSTART:19610206T105652Z
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=19610206_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610206_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610206_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610207T105652Z
DTSTART:19610207T105652Z
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=19610206_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610206_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610207_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610207T015915Z
DTSTART:19610207T015915Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610207_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610207_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610207_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610207T155737Z
DTSTART:19610207T155737Z
SUMMARY:α-Centaurid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610207_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610207_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610208_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610208T164953Z
DTSTART:19610208T164953Z
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=19610208_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610208_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610208_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610208T172007Z
DTSTART:19610208T172007Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610208_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610208_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610211_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610211T102927Z
DTSTART:19610211T102927Z
SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610211_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610211_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610212_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610212T164720Z
DTSTART:19610212T164720Z
SUMMARY:Uranus at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610212_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610212_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610213_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610213T054126Z
DTSTART:19610213T054126Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610213_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610213_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610213_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610213T063820Z
DTSTART:19610213T063820Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610213_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610213_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610213_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610213T220538Z
DTSTART:19610213T220538Z
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=19610213_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610213_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610214_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610214T112714Z
DTSTART:19610214T112714Z
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=19610214_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610214_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610215_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610215T081130Z
DTSTART:19610215T081130Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610215_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610215_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610215_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610215T081900Z
DTSTART:19610215T081900Z
SUMMARY:Total solar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun,  visible from parts of western  Russia and Europe. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610215_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610215_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610218_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610218T111324Z
DTSTART:19610218T111324Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610218_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610218_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610218_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610218T142558Z
DTSTART:19610218T142558Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 13'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610218_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610218_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610218_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610218T145241Z
DTSTART:19610218T145241Z
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=19610218_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610218_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610218_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610218T234041Z
DTSTART:19610218T234041Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Jupiter and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Saturn pass within 13' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610218_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610218_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610219_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610219T193202Z
DTSTART:19610219T193202Z
SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at opposition
DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610219_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610219_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610221_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610221T233021Z
DTSTART:19610221T233021Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610221_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610221_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610222_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610222T083509Z
DTSTART:19610222T083509Z
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=19610222_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610222_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610222_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610222T152533Z
DTSTART:19610222T152533Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610222_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610222_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610222_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610222T194235Z
DTSTART:19610222T194235Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Europe, Western Asia, Iran, Corsica, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610222_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610222_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610224_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610224T170449Z
DTSTART:19610224T170449Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610224_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610224_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610225_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610225T234203Z
DTSTART:19610225T234203Z
SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at opposition
DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610225_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610225_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610226_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610226T184014Z
DTSTART:19610226T184014Z
SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610226_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610226_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610226_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610226T211106Z
DTSTART:19610226T211106Z
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=19610226_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610226_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610301_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610301T125730Z
DTSTART:19610301T125730Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610301_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610301_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610302_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610302T132801Z
DTSTART:19610302T132801Z
SUMMARY:Partial lunar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Russia, Asia, the Americas, Antarctica, Oceania and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610302_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610302_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610302_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610302T133438Z
DTSTART:19610302T133438Z
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=19610302_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610302_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610304_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610304T215039Z
DTSTART:19610304T215039Z
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=19610304_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610304_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610306_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610306T174324Z
DTSTART:19610306T174324Z
SUMMARY:Venus at greatest brightness
DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610306_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610306_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610310_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610310T025755Z
DTSTART:19610310T025755Z
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=19610310_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610310_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610312_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610312T192238Z
DTSTART:19610312T192238Z
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=19610312_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610312_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610312_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610312T200428Z
DTSTART:19610312T200428Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°18'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610312_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610312_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610312_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610312T231128Z
DTSTART:19610312T231128Z
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=19610312_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610312_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610312_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610312T235842Z
DTSTART:19610312T235842Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610312_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610312_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610314_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610314T064416Z
DTSTART:19610314T064416Z
SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610314_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610314_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610314_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610314T171602Z
DTSTART:19610314T171602Z
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=19610314_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610314_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610314_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610314T182107Z
DTSTART:19610314T182107Z
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=19610314_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610314_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610314_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610314T195954Z
DTSTART:19610314T195954Z
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=19610314_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610314_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610314_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610314T195954Z
DTSTART:19610314T195954Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610314_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610314_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610314_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610314T202529Z
DTSTART:19610314T202529Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610314_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610314_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610316_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610316T185147Z
DTSTART:19610316T185147Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610316_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610316_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610318_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610318T183638Z
DTSTART:19610318T183638Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610318_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610318_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610320_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610314T171141Z
DTSTART:19610314T171141Z
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=19610320_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610320_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610320_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610320T171141Z
DTSTART:19610320T171141Z
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=19610320_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610320_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610320_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610320T202910Z
DTSTART:19610320T202910Z
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=19610320_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610320_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610321_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610321T044135Z
DTSTART:19610321T044135Z
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=19610321_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610321_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610321_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610321T234724Z
DTSTART:19610321T234724Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610321_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610321_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610322_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610322T035846Z
DTSTART:19610322T035846Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Mexico and Hawaii. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610322_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610322_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610324_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610324T024841Z
DTSTART:19610324T024841Z
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=19610324_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610324_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610324_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610324T171117Z
DTSTART:19610324T171117Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610324_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610324_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610324_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610324T183147Z
DTSTART:19610324T183147Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610324_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610324_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610326_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610326T142802Z
DTSTART:19610326T142802Z
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=19610326_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610326_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610328_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610328T201458Z
DTSTART:19610328T201458Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610328_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610328_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610330_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610330T173244Z
DTSTART:19610330T173244Z
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=19610330_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610330_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610401_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610401T054706Z
DTSTART:19610401T054706Z
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=19610401_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610401_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610403_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610403T165218Z
DTSTART:19610403T165218Z
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=19610403_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610403_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610408_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610408T101621Z
DTSTART:19610408T101621Z
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=19610408_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610408_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610409_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610409T045443Z
DTSTART:19610409T045443Z
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=19610409_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610409_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610409_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610409T053805Z
DTSTART:19610409T053805Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610409_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610409_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610409_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610409T130742Z
DTSTART:19610409T130742Z
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=19610409_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610409_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610409_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610409T135750Z
DTSTART:19610409T135750Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°01'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610409_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610409_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610410_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610410T234457Z
DTSTART:19610410T234457Z
SUMMARY:Venus at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610410_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610410_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610411_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610411T073544Z
DTSTART:19610411T073544Z
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=19610411_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610411_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610413_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610413T002957Z
DTSTART:19610413T002957Z
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=19610413_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610413_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610413_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610413T203718Z
DTSTART:19610413T203718Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610413_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610413_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610413_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610413T204711Z
DTSTART:19610413T204711Z
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=19610413_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610413_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610413_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610413T204711Z
DTSTART:19610413T204711Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Mexico, Australia and Guatemala amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610413_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610413_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610415_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610415T053840Z
DTSTART:19610415T053840Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610415_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610415_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610418_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610418T012212Z
DTSTART:19610418T012212Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610418_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610418_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610418_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610418T073043Z
DTSTART:19610418T073043Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Ceres
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610418_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610418_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610418_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610418T085802Z
DTSTART:19610418T085802Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610418_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610418_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610418_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610418T130517Z
DTSTART:19610418T130517Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia and Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610418_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610418_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610422_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610422T030858Z
DTSTART:19610422T030858Z
SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610422_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610422_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610422_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610422T032417Z
DTSTART:19610422T032417Z
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=19610422_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610422_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610422_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610422T043438Z
DTSTART:19610422T043438Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610422_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610422_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610422_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610422T214943Z
DTSTART:19610422T214943Z
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=19610422_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610422_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610423_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610423T084149Z
DTSTART:19610423T084149Z
SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610423_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610423_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610423_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610423T100244Z
DTSTART:19610423T100244Z
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=19610423_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610423_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610425_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610425T041425Z
DTSTART:19610425T041425Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610425_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610425_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610429_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610429T070657Z
DTSTART:19610429T070657Z
SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610429_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610429_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610430_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610430T131240Z
DTSTART:19610430T131240Z
SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610430_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610430_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610430_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610430T184024Z
DTSTART:19610430T184024Z
SUMMARY:Blue Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610430_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610430_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610501_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610501T232404Z
DTSTART:19610501T232404Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610501_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610501_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610502_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610502T171215Z
DTSTART:19610502T171215Z
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=19610502_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610502_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610505_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610505T021919Z
DTSTART:19610505T021919Z
SUMMARY:Mars at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mars passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610505_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610505_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610505_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610505T171837Z
DTSTART:19610505T171837Z
SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610505_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610505_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610506_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610506T112918Z
DTSTART:19610506T112918Z
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=19610506_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610506_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610506_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610506T120719Z
DTSTART:19610506T120719Z
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=19610506_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610506_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610506_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610506T121021Z
DTSTART:19610506T121021Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610506_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610506_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610506_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610506T225525Z
DTSTART:19610506T225525Z
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=19610506_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610506_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610506_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610506T234330Z
DTSTART:19610506T234330Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°40'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610506_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610506_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610507_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610507T155754Z
DTSTART:19610507T155754Z
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=19610507_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610507_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610507_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610507T170434Z
DTSTART:19610507T170434Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610507_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610507_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610508_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610508T071912Z
DTSTART:19610508T071912Z
SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610508_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610508_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610509_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610509T164042Z
DTSTART:19610509T164042Z
SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610509_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610509_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610511_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610511T160718Z
DTSTART:19610511T160718Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°13'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610511_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610511_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610511_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610511T183953Z
DTSTART:19610511T183953Z
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=19610511_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610511_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610512_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610512T225538Z
DTSTART:19610512T225538Z
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=19610512_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610512_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610513_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610513T234144Z
DTSTART:19610513T234144Z
SUMMARY:Venus at greatest brightness
DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610513_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610513_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610514_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610514T165525Z
DTSTART:19610514T165525Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610514_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610514_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610515_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610515T215441Z
DTSTART:19610515T215441Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610515_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610515_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610518_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610518T231104Z
DTSTART:19610518T231104Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and M44
DESCRIPTION:Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610518_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610518_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610520_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610520T170449Z
DTSTART:19610520T170449Z
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=19610520_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610520_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610520_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610520T182928Z
DTSTART:19610520T182928Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610520_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610520_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610521_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610521T051016Z
DTSTART:19610521T051016Z
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=19610521_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610521_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610522_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610522T121850Z
DTSTART:19610522T121850Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, French Southern Territories, Heard Island and McDonald Islands and Australia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610522_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610522_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610522_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610522T161905Z
DTSTART:19610522T161905Z
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=19610522_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610522_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610525_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610525T184427Z
DTSTART:19610525T184427Z
SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610525_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610525_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610526_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610526T095656Z
DTSTART:19610526T095656Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610526_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610526_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610530_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610530T043658Z
DTSTART:19610530T043658Z
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=19610530_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610530_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610531_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610531T062231Z
DTSTART:19610531T062231Z
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=19610531_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610531_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610601_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610529T070917Z
DTSTART:19610529T070917Z
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=19610601_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610601_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610601_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610601T070917Z
DTSTART:19610601T070917Z
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=19610601_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610601_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610602_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610602T023848Z
DTSTART:19610602T023848Z
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=19610602_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610602_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610602_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610602T170428Z
DTSTART:19610602T170428Z
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=19610602_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610602_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610602_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610602T174113Z
DTSTART:19610602T174113Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610602_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610602_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610603_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610603T054314Z
DTSTART:19610603T054314Z
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=19610603_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610603_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610603_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610603T062711Z
DTSTART:19610603T062711Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610603_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610603_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610605_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610605T211905Z
DTSTART:19610605T211905Z
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=19610605_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610605_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610608_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610608T223414Z
DTSTART:19610608T223414Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Ceres
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610608_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610608_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610609_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610609T084920Z
DTSTART:19610609T084920Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610609_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610609_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610609_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610609T100125Z
DTSTART:19610609T100125Z
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=19610609_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610609_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610610_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610610T043631Z
DTSTART:19610610T043631Z
SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610610_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610610_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610612_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610612T111421Z
DTSTART:19610612T111421Z
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=19610612_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610612_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610613_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610613T051734Z
DTSTART:19610613T051734Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610613_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610613_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610614_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610614T174359Z
DTSTART:19610614T174359Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°40'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610614_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610614_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610615_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610615T234314Z
DTSTART:19610615T234314Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:Mars and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610615_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610615_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610616_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610616T091828Z
DTSTART:19610616T091828Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:Mars and Uranus pass within 34' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610616_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610616_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610617_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610617T221931Z
DTSTART:19610617T221931Z
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=19610617_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610617_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610618_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610618T063659Z
DTSTART:19610618T063659Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Uranus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610618_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610618_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610618_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610618T085503Z
DTSTART:19610618T085503Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Mars and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Mars and Uranus pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610618_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610618_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610618_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610618T095023Z
DTSTART:19610618T095023Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°46'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610618_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610618_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610618_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610618T195001Z
DTSTART:19610618T195001Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Brazil and Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610618_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610618_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610619_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610619T084952Z
DTSTART:19610619T084952Z
SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610619_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610619_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610619_11_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610619T225551Z
DTSTART:19610619T225551Z
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=19610619_11_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610619_11_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610619_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610802T225551Z
DTSTART:19610802T225551Z
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=19610619_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610619_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610620_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610620T152239Z
DTSTART:19610620T152239Z
SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610620_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610620_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610620_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610620T163335Z
DTSTART:19610620T163335Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610620_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610620_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610621_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610621T090157Z
DTSTART:19610621T090157Z
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=19610621_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610621_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610621_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610621T152628Z
DTSTART:19610621T152628Z
SUMMARY:June solstice
DESCRIPTION:21 June will be the longest day of 1961 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610621_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610621_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610627_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610627T012153Z
DTSTART:19610627T012153Z
SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610627_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610627_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610627_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610627T113641Z
DTSTART:19610627T113641Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610627_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610627_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610628_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610628T123730Z
DTSTART:19610628T123730Z
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=19610628_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610628_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610628_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610628T150544Z
DTSTART:19610628T150544Z
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=19610628_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610628_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610629_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610629T231832Z
DTSTART:19610629T231832Z
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=19610629_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610629_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610629_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610629T235140Z
DTSTART:19610629T235140Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610629_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610629_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610630_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610630T011639Z
DTSTART:19610630T011639Z
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=19610630_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610630_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610630_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610630T110134Z
DTSTART:19610630T110134Z
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=19610630_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610630_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610630_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610630T114237Z
DTSTART:19610630T114237Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610630_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610630_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610705_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610705T033248Z
DTSTART:19610705T033248Z
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=19610705_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610705_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610705_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610705T195210Z
DTSTART:19610705T195210Z
SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610705_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610705_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610708_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610708T195133Z
DTSTART:19610708T195133Z
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=19610708_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610708_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610708_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610708T204846Z
DTSTART:19610708T204846Z
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=19610708_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610708_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610709_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610709T064845Z
DTSTART:19610709T064845Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610709_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610709_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610709_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610709T110116Z
DTSTART:19610709T110116Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610709_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610709_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610711_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610711T062255Z
DTSTART:19610711T062255Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 10'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610711_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610711_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610712_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610712T191229Z
DTSTART:19610712T191229Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610712_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610712_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610713_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610713T082918Z
DTSTART:19610713T082918Z
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=19610713_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610713_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610715_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610715T111750Z
DTSTART:19610715T111750Z
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=19610715_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610715_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610716_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610716T023132Z
DTSTART:19610716T023132Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610716_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610716_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610717_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610717T014124Z
DTSTART:19610717T014124Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610717_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610717_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610717_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610717T015210Z
DTSTART:19610717T015210Z
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=19610717_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610717_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610717_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610717T015210Z
DTSTART:19610717T015210Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Mexico and Clipperton Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610717_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610717_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610719_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610719T111625Z
DTSTART:19610719T111625Z
SUMMARY:Saturn at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Saturn is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610719_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610719_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610719_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610719T165409Z
DTSTART:19610719T165409Z
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=19610719_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610719_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610719_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610722T165409Z
DTSTART:19610722T165409Z
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=19610719_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610719_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610720_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610720T180504Z
DTSTART:19610720T180504Z
SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610720_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610720_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610720_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610720T231352Z
DTSTART:19610720T231352Z
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=19610720_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610720_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610723_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610723T080611Z
DTSTART:19610723T080611Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610723_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610723_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610725_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610725T102908Z
DTSTART:19610725T102908Z
SUMMARY:Jupiter at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610725_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610725_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610726_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610726T061511Z
DTSTART:19610726T061511Z
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=19610726_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610726_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610726_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610726T234605Z
DTSTART:19610726T234605Z
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=19610726_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610726_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610727_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610727T033447Z
DTSTART:19610727T033447Z
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=19610727_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610727_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610727_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610727T063818Z
DTSTART:19610727T063818Z
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=19610727_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610727_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610727_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610727T070927Z
DTSTART:19610727T070927Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610727_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610727_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610727_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610727T160811Z
DTSTART:19610727T160811Z
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=19610727_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610727_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610727_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610727T164807Z
DTSTART:19610727T164807Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610727_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610727_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610727_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610727T195003Z
DTSTART:19610727T195003Z
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=19610727_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610727_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610728_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610728T083559Z
DTSTART:19610728T083559Z
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=19610728_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610728_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610728_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610728T120525Z
DTSTART:19610728T120525Z
SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610728_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610728_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610729_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610729T204414Z
DTSTART:19610729T204414Z
SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610729_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610729_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610729_10_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610729T205918Z
DTSTART:19610729T205918Z
SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610729_10_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610729_10_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610803_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610803T114743Z
DTSTART:19610803T114743Z
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=19610803_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610803_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610803_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610803T161332Z
DTSTART:19610803T161332Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610803_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610803_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610805_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610805T122347Z
DTSTART:19610805T122347Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610805_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610805_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610805_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610805T163618Z
DTSTART:19610805T163618Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Hawaii, Kiribati, Marshall Islands and Midway Atoll amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610805_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610805_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610807_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610807T182337Z
DTSTART:19610807T182337Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°32'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610807_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610807_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610807_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610807T182935Z
DTSTART:19610807T182935Z
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=19610807_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610807_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610811_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610811T103713Z
DTSTART:19610811T103713Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610811_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610811_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610811_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610811T104600Z
DTSTART:19610811T104600Z
SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun,  visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Antarctica and South America. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610811_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610811_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610811_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610811T165143Z
DTSTART:19610811T165143Z
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=19610811_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610811_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610812_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610812T102410Z
DTSTART:19610812T102410Z
SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610812_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610812_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610813_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610813T054144Z
DTSTART:19610813T054144Z
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=19610813_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610813_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610814_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610814T150348Z
DTSTART:19610814T150348Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610814_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610814_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610814_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610814T180213Z
DTSTART:19610814T180213Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°15'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610814_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610814_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610814_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610814T193342Z
DTSTART:19610814T193342Z
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=19610814_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610814_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610817_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610817T151534Z
DTSTART:19610817T151534Z
SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610817_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610817_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610819_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610819T091235Z
DTSTART:19610819T091235Z
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=19610819_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610819_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610819_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610819T105138Z
DTSTART:19610819T105138Z
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=19610819_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610819_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610823_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610823T142730Z
DTSTART:19610823T142730Z
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=19610823_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610823_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610823_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610823T145805Z
DTSTART:19610823T145805Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610823_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610823_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610823_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610823T215338Z
DTSTART:19610823T215338Z
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=19610823_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610823_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610823_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610823T223308Z
DTSTART:19610823T223308Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610823_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610823_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610824_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610824T115903Z
DTSTART:19610824T115903Z
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=19610824_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610824_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610824_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610824T192858Z
DTSTART:19610824T192858Z
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=19610824_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610824_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610825_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610825T184302Z
DTSTART:19610825T184302Z
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=19610825_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610825_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610826_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610826T030801Z
DTSTART:19610826T030801Z
SUMMARY:Partial 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=19610826_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610826_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610826_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610826T031315Z
DTSTART:19610826T031315Z
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=19610826_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610826_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610831_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610831T174358Z
DTSTART:19610831T174358Z
SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610831_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610831_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610831_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610831T194911Z
DTSTART:19610831T194911Z
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=19610831_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610831_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610901_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610901T185653Z
DTSTART:19610901T185653Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610901_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610901_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610901_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610901T230513Z
DTSTART:19610901T230513Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610901_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610901_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610901_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610901T230558Z
DTSTART:19610901T230558Z
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=19610901_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610901_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610904_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610904T093243Z
DTSTART:19610904T093243Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and M44
DESCRIPTION:Venus and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610904_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610904_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610906_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610906T233233Z
DTSTART:19610906T233233Z
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=19610906_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610906_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610907_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610907T001301Z
DTSTART:19610907T001301Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610907_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610907_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610907_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610907T202428Z
DTSTART:19610907T202428Z
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=19610907_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610907_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610909_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610909T021222Z
DTSTART:19610909T021222Z
SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610909_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610909_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610910_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610910T025058Z
DTSTART:19610910T025058Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610910_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610910_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610911_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610911T215031Z
DTSTART:19610911T215031Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610911_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610911_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610912_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610912T112301Z
DTSTART:19610912T112301Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610912_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610912_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610912_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610912T160302Z
DTSTART:19610912T160302Z
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=19610912_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610912_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610916_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610916T153916Z
DTSTART:19610916T153916Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610916_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610916_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610917_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610917T202359Z
DTSTART:19610917T202359Z
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=19610917_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610917_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610919_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610919T121516Z
DTSTART:19610919T121516Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Jupiter and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Saturn pass within 4°04' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610919_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610919_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610919_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610919T215457Z
DTSTART:19610919T215457Z
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=19610919_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610919_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610919_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610919T222537Z
DTSTART:19610919T222537Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610919_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610919_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610920_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610920T044256Z
DTSTART:19610920T044256Z
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=19610920_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610920_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610920_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610920T052224Z
DTSTART:19610920T052224Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610920_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610920_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610922_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610922T030546Z
DTSTART:19610922T030546Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5'34". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610922_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610922_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610922_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610922T082205Z
DTSTART:19610922T082205Z
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=19610922_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610922_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610922_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610922T210840Z
DTSTART:19610922T210840Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610922_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610922_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610923_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610923T040238Z
DTSTART:19610923T040238Z
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=19610923_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610923_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610923_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610923T063823Z
DTSTART:19610923T063823Z
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=19610923_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610923_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610923_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610923T151042Z
DTSTART:19610923T151042Z
SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610923_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610923_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610924_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610924T113318Z
DTSTART:19610924T113318Z
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=19610924_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610924_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610927_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610927T025330Z
DTSTART:19610927T025330Z
SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610927_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610927_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610927_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610927T191936Z
DTSTART:19610927T191936Z
SUMMARY:Saturn ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610927_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610927_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610928_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610921T044757Z
DTSTART:19610921T044757Z
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=19610928_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610928_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610928_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610928T044757Z
DTSTART:19610928T044757Z
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=19610928_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610928_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610929_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610929T031407Z
DTSTART:19610929T031407Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610929_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610929_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19610929_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19610929T071557Z
DTSTART:19610929T071557Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico and Greenland amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610929_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19610929_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611001_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611001T141032Z
DTSTART:19611001T141032Z
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=19611001_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611001_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611003_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611003T080725Z
DTSTART:19611003T080725Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611003_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611003_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611003_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611003T091322Z
DTSTART:19611003T091322Z
SUMMARY:136199 Eris at opposition
DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611003_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611003_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611005_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611005T075247Z
DTSTART:19611005T075247Z
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=19611005_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611005_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611005_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611005T132632Z
DTSTART:19611005T132632Z
SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611005_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611005_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611005_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611005T203800Z
DTSTART:19611005T203800Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Uranus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611005_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611005_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611005_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611005T203800Z
DTSTART:19611005T203800Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and East Timor. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611005_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611005_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611005_16_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611005T212154Z
DTSTART:19611005T212154Z
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 Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611005_16_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611005_16_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611007_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611007T081003Z
DTSTART:19611007T081003Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 30'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611007_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611007_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611007_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611007T083029Z
DTSTART:19611007T083029Z
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=19611007_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611007_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611007_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611007T083029Z
DTSTART:19611007T083029Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Greenland, Russia, Corsica, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, Shetland, Orkney, Northern Ireland and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611007_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611007_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611008_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611008T093142Z
DTSTART:19611008T093142Z
SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611008_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611008_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611009_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611009T145927Z
DTSTART:19611009T145927Z
SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611009_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611009_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611009_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611009T185351Z
DTSTART:19611009T185351Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611009_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611009_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611010_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611010T002254Z
DTSTART:19611010T002254Z
SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611010_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611010_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611011_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611011T003851Z
DTSTART:19611011T003851Z
SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611011_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611011_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611011_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611011T062255Z
DTSTART:19611011T062255Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°01'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611011_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611011_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611011_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611011T071112Z
DTSTART:19611011T071112Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611011_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611011_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611011_20_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611011T200354Z
DTSTART:19611011T200354Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611011_20_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611011_20_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611012_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611012T082200Z
DTSTART:19611012T082200Z
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=19611012_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611012_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611017_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611017T043507Z
DTSTART:19611017T043507Z
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=19611017_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611017_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611017_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611017T045509Z
DTSTART:19611017T045509Z
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=19611017_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611017_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611017_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611017T052536Z
DTSTART:19611017T052536Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°57'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611017_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611017_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611017_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611017T130005Z
DTSTART:19611017T130005Z
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=19611017_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611017_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611017_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611017T133923Z
DTSTART:19611017T133923Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°00'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611017_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611017_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611017_20_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611017T220826Z
DTSTART:19611017T220826Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611017_20_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611017_20_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611018_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611018T020846Z
DTSTART:19611018T020846Z
SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611018_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611018_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611021_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611021T023638Z
DTSTART:19611021T023638Z
SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611021_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611021_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611021_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611021T065428Z
DTSTART:19611021T065428Z
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=19611021_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611021_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611021_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611021T183158Z
DTSTART:19611021T183158Z
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=19611021_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611021_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611022_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611022T185459Z
DTSTART:19611022T185459Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611022_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611022_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611023_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611023T213025Z
DTSTART:19611023T213025Z
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=19611023_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611023_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611024_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611024T025751Z
DTSTART:19611024T025751Z
SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611024_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611024_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611026_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611026T125203Z
DTSTART:19611026T125203Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611026_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611026_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611026_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611026T164857Z
DTSTART:19611026T164857Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, China, Kazakhstan and India amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611026_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611026_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611030_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611030T150022Z
DTSTART:19611030T150022Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611030_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611030_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611031_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611031T085911Z
DTSTART:19611031T085911Z
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=19611031_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611031_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611102_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611102T014100Z
DTSTART:19611102T014100Z
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=19611102_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611102_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611102_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611102T045130Z
DTSTART:19611102T045130Z
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, the Savage Islands and the Canary Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611102_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611102_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611102_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611102T062212Z
DTSTART:19611102T062212Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Uranus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611102_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611102_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611102_16_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611102T062212Z
DTSTART:19611102T062212Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611102_16_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611102_16_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611103_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611103T170558Z
DTSTART:19611103T170558Z
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=19611103_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611103_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611105_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611105T161830Z
DTSTART:19611105T161830Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611105_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611105_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611106_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611106T154638Z
DTSTART:19611106T154638Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611106_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611106_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611106_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611106T181246Z
DTSTART:19611106T181246Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°18'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611106_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611106_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611107_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611107T041245Z
DTSTART:19611107T041245Z
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=19611107_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611107_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611107_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611107T145031Z
DTSTART:19611107T145031Z
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=19611107_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611107_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611107_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611107T145031Z
DTSTART:19611107T145031Z
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=19611107_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611107_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611108_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611108T095944Z
DTSTART:19611108T095944Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611108_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611108_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611108_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611108T184540Z
DTSTART:19611108T184540Z
SUMMARY:1 Ceres at opposition
DESCRIPTION:1 Ceres is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest and brightest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611108_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611108_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611110_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611110T072950Z
DTSTART:19611110T072950Z
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=19611110_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611110_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611112_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611112T022030Z
DTSTART:19611112T022030Z
SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611112_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611112_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611113_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611113T124231Z
DTSTART:19611113T124231Z
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=19611113_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611113_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611113_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611113T131133Z
DTSTART:19611113T131133Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611113_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611113_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611113_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611113T233847Z
DTSTART:19611113T233847Z
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=19611113_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611113_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611114_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611114T001553Z
DTSTART:19611114T001553Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°30'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611114_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611114_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611115_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611115T121304Z
DTSTART:19611115T121304Z
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=19611115_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611115_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611117_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611117T052451Z
DTSTART:19611117T052451Z
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=19611117_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611117_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611117_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611117T083720Z
DTSTART:19611117T083720Z
SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611117_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611117_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611119_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611119T041049Z
DTSTART:19611119T041049Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7'03". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611119_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611119_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611120_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611120T160437Z
DTSTART:19611120T160437Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611120_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611120_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611120_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611120T213650Z
DTSTART:19611120T213650Z
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=19611120_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611120_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611121_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611121T074619Z
DTSTART:19611121T074619Z
SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611121_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611121_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611122_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611122T094339Z
DTSTART:19611122T094339Z
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=19611122_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611122_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611122_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611122T222635Z
DTSTART:19611122T222635Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611122_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611122_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611123_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611123T022303Z
DTSTART:19611123T022303Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, Russia, Greenland and the Contiguous United States amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611123_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611123_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611127_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611127T224910Z
DTSTART:19611127T224910Z
SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611127_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611127_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611129_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611129T125552Z
DTSTART:19611129T125552Z
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, Mexico, Canada and Hawaii amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611129_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611129_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611129_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611129T152829Z
DTSTART:19611129T152829Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Uranus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611129_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611129_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611129_16_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611129T152829Z
DTSTART:19611129T152829Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Hawaii, Midway Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia and Marshall Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611129_16_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611129_16_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611129_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611129T222823Z
DTSTART:19611129T222823Z
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=19611129_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611129_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611130_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611130T061908Z
DTSTART:19611130T061908Z
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=19611130_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611130_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611201_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611201T213359Z
DTSTART:19611201T213359Z
SUMMARY:Pheonicid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611201_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611201_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611205_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611205T201010Z
DTSTART:19611205T201010Z
SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611205_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611205_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611206_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611206T041131Z
DTSTART:19611206T041131Z
SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611206_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611206_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611206_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611206T194802Z
DTSTART:19611206T194802Z
SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611206_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611206_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611206_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611206T225822Z
DTSTART:19611206T225822Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611206_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611206_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611207_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611207T235256Z
DTSTART:19611207T235256Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611207_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611207_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611208_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611208T190233Z
DTSTART:19611208T190233Z
SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611208_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611208_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611208_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611208T202552Z
DTSTART:19611208T202552Z
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=19611208_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611208_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611210_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611210T230743Z
DTSTART:19611210T230743Z
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=19611210_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611210_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611210_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611210T233437Z
DTSTART:19611210T233437Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°15'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611210_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611210_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611211_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611211T134831Z
DTSTART:19611211T134831Z
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=19611211_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611211_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611211_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611211T142015Z
DTSTART:19611211T142015Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611211_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611211_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611211_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611211T175155Z
DTSTART:19611211T175155Z
SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611211_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611211_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611212_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611212T002530Z
DTSTART:19611212T002530Z
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=19611212_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611212_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611213_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611213T144337Z
DTSTART:19611213T144337Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611213_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611213_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611213_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611213T214649Z
DTSTART:19611213T214649Z
SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611213_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611213_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611214_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611214T175810Z
DTSTART:19611214T175810Z
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=19611214_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611214_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611214_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611214T200603Z
DTSTART:19611214T200603Z
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=19611214_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611214_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611215_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611215T161443Z
DTSTART:19611215T161443Z
SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611215_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611215_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611216_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611216T081901Z
DTSTART:19611216T081901Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611216_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611216_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611219_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611219T143505Z
DTSTART:19611219T143505Z
SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611219_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611219_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611220_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611220T062832Z
DTSTART:19611220T062832Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611220_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611220_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611220_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611220T102852Z
DTSTART:19611220T102852Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, Canada, China and Alaska amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611220_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611220_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611221_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611221T161939Z
DTSTART:19611221T161939Z
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=19611221_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611221_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611222_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611222T004148Z
DTSTART:19611222T004148Z
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=19611222_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611222_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611222_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611222T021506Z
DTSTART:19611222T021506Z
SUMMARY:December solstice
DESCRIPTION:22 December will be the shortest day of 1961 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611222_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611222_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611222_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611222T061425Z
DTSTART:19611222T061425Z
SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 1961
DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611222_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611222_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611226_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611226T205752Z
DTSTART:19611226T205752Z
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, China, Kazakhstan and Mongolia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611226_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611226_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611226_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611226T230831Z
DTSTART:19611226T230831Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Uranus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611226_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611226_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611226_16_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611226T230831Z
DTSTART:19611226T230831Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, Corsica, Guernsey, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611226_16_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611226_16_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611227_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611227T192818Z
DTSTART:19611227T192818Z
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=19611227_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611227_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19611230_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19611230T035727Z
DTSTART:19611230T035727Z
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=19611230_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19611230_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19620102_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19620102T044807Z
DTSTART:19620102T044807Z
SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19620102_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19620102_07_100
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR