BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//in-the-sky.org//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19681231_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19681231T021657Z DTSTART:19681231T021657Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19681231_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19681231_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690101_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690101T151203Z DTSTART:19690101T151203Z 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=19690101_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690101_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690102_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690102T000109Z DTSTART:19690102T000109Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690102_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690102_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690103_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690103T010622Z DTSTART:19690103T010622Z SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690103_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690103_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690103_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690103T074139Z DTSTART:19690103T074139Z SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690103_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690103_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690103_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690103T172653Z DTSTART:19690103T172653Z 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=19690103_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690103_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690103_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690103T182731Z DTSTART:19690103T182731Z 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=19690103_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690103_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690108_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690108T074325Z DTSTART:19690108T074325Z SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690108_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690108_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690110_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690110T064750Z DTSTART:19690110T064750Z 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=19690110_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690110_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690110_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690110T064750Z DTSTART:19690110T064750Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690110_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690110_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690110_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690110T100813Z DTSTART:19690110T100813Z 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=19690110_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690110_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690110_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690110T114157Z DTSTART:19690110T114157Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690110_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690110_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690111_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690111T140100Z DTSTART:19690111T140100Z 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=19690111_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690111_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690111_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690111T175927Z DTSTART:19690111T175927Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, Japan, China and South Korea amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690111_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690111_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690112_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690112T182750Z DTSTART:19690112T182750Z 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=19690112_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690112_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690112_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690112T214032Z DTSTART:19690112T214032Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690112_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690112_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690113_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690113T164640Z DTSTART:19690113T164640Z 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=19690113_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690113_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690113_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690115T164640Z DTSTART:19690115T164640Z 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=19690113_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690113_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690114_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690114T233241Z DTSTART:19690114T233241Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690114_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690114_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690115_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690115T091457Z DTSTART:19690115T091457Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690115_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690115_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690117_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690117T000358Z DTSTART:19690117T000358Z 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=19690117_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690117_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690117_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690117T180747Z DTSTART:19690117T180747Z 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=19690117_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690117_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690118_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690118T045948Z DTSTART:19690118T045948Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690118_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690118_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690118_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690118T195326Z DTSTART:19690118T195326Z SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690118_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690118_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690119_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690119T073822Z DTSTART:19690119T073822Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690119_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690119_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690120_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690120T123142Z DTSTART:19690120T123142Z SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690120_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690120_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690120_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690120T165443Z DTSTART:19690120T165443Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690120_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690120_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690121_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690121T160506Z DTSTART:19690121T160506Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690121_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690121_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690121_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690121T170902Z DTSTART:19690121T170902Z 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=19690121_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690121_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690121_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690121T170902Z DTSTART:19690121T170902Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, South Africa and French Southern Territories. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690121_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690121_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690124_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690124T014553Z DTSTART:19690124T014553Z 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=19690124_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690124_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690124_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690124T053646Z DTSTART:19690124T053646Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°27'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690124_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690124_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690125_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690125T082353Z DTSTART:19690125T082353Z 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=19690125_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690125_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690126_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690126T200420Z DTSTART:19690126T200420Z 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=19690126_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690126_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690126_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690210T200420Z DTSTART:19690210T200420Z 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=19690126_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690126_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690127_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690127T085831Z DTSTART:19690127T085831Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690127_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690127_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690129_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690129T030711Z DTSTART:19690129T030711Z 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=19690129_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690129_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690129_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690129T062016Z DTSTART:19690129T062016Z SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690129_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690129_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690129_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690129T064339Z DTSTART:19690129T064339Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Hawaii, Ecuador, Kiribati and Kingman Reef amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690129_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690129_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690129_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690129T084517Z DTSTART:19690129T084517Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690129_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690129_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690201_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690201T034959Z DTSTART:19690201T034959Z SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at opposition DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690201_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690201_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690202_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690202T125544Z DTSTART:19690202T125544Z 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=19690202_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690202_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690203_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690203T203604Z DTSTART:19690203T203604Z 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=19690203_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690203_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690206_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690206T113003Z DTSTART:19690206T113003Z 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=19690206_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690206_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690206_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690206T113003Z DTSTART:19690206T113003Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand and Norfolk Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690206_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690206_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690206_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690206T145818Z DTSTART:19690206T145818Z 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=19690206_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690206_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690206_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690206T164929Z DTSTART:19690206T164929Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690206_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690206_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690207_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690207T171604Z DTSTART:19690207T171604Z SUMMARY:α-Centaurid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690207_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690207_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690207_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690207T233400Z DTSTART:19690207T233400Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Southern and Western Asia, Southern Europe, Bulgaria, British Indian Ocean Territory and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690207_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690207_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690210_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690210T000848Z DTSTART:19690210T000848Z 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=19690210_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690210_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690210_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690210T022952Z DTSTART:19690210T022952Z 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=19690210_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690210_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690210_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690210T053151Z DTSTART:19690210T053151Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690210_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690210_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690211_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690211T070816Z DTSTART:19690211T070816Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690211_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690211_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690214_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690214T035054Z DTSTART:19690214T035054Z 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=19690214_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690214_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690214_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690214T182202Z DTSTART:19690214T182202Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690214_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690214_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690215_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690215T062035Z DTSTART:19690215T062035Z 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=19690215_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690215_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690216_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690216T162614Z DTSTART:19690216T162614Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690216_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690216_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690218_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690218T153714Z DTSTART:19690218T153714Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690218_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690218_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690220_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690220T022001Z DTSTART:19690220T022001Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690220_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690220_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690220_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690220T042238Z DTSTART:19690220T042238Z 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=19690220_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690220_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690220_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690220T150347Z DTSTART:19690220T150347Z 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=19690220_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690220_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690220_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690220T190254Z DTSTART:19690220T190254Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690220_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690220_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690222_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690222T161721Z DTSTART:19690222T161721Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 32'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690222_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690222_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690223_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690216T103901Z DTSTART:19690216T103901Z 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=19690223_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690223_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690223_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690223T103901Z DTSTART:19690223T103901Z 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=19690223_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690223_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690223_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690223T164632Z DTSTART:19690223T164632Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690223_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690223_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690224_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690224T043051Z DTSTART:19690224T043051Z 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=19690224_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690224_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690225_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690225T141757Z DTSTART:19690225T141757Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Christmas Island, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690225_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690225_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690225_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690225T220304Z DTSTART:19690225T220304Z 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=19690225_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690225_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690225_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690225T222953Z DTSTART:19690225T222953Z SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690225_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690225_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690226_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690226T191909Z DTSTART:19690226T191909Z SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at opposition DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690226_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690226_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690228_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690228T200555Z DTSTART:19690228T200555Z SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690228_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690228_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690304_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690304T051702Z DTSTART:19690304T051702Z 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=19690304_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690304_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690304_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690304T115857Z DTSTART:19690304T115857Z SUMMARY:Venus at greatest brightness DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690304_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690304_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690305_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690305T161607Z DTSTART:19690305T161607Z 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=19690305_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690305_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690305_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690305T161607Z DTSTART:19690305T161607Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from French Southern Territories, Heard Island and McDonald Islands and Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690305_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690305_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690305_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690305T164900Z DTSTART:19690305T164900Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690305_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690305_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690305_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690305T170041Z DTSTART:19690305T170041Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Jupiter and Uranus DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Jupiter and Uranus pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690305_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690305_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690305_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690305T184641Z DTSTART:19690305T184641Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°04'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690305_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690305_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690306_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690306T081336Z DTSTART:19690306T081336Z 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=19690306_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690306_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690307_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690307T052107Z DTSTART:19690307T052107Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of the Americas, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Grenada and Navassa Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690307_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690307_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690310_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690310T055336Z DTSTART:19690310T055336Z 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=19690310_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690310_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690310_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690310T080505Z DTSTART:19690310T080505Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°55'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690310_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690310_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690310_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690310T124048Z DTSTART:19690310T124048Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Fiji, French Polynesia, Samoa and Tonga amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690310_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690310_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690311_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690311T074457Z DTSTART:19690311T074457Z 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=19690311_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690311_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690311_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690311T153332Z DTSTART:19690311T153332Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Jupiter and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Uranus pass within 47' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690311_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690311_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690313_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690313T014508Z DTSTART:19690313T014508Z 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=19690313_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690313_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690314_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690314T080510Z DTSTART:19690314T080510Z SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690314_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690314_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690314_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690314T193755Z DTSTART:19690314T193755Z SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at opposition DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690314_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690314_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690315_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690315T223920Z DTSTART:19690315T223920Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690315_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690315_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690316_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690316T010129Z DTSTART:19690316T010129Z 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=19690316_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690316_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690316_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690316T154313Z DTSTART:19690316T154313Z 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=19690316_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690316_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690316_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690316T154313Z DTSTART:19690316T154313Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690316_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690316_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690316_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690316T154612Z DTSTART:19690316T154612Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3'20". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690316_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690316_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690318_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690318T045239Z DTSTART:19690318T045239Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690318_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690318_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690318_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690318T045400Z DTSTART:19690318T045400Z SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from eastern Indonesia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690318_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690318_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690320_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690320T062750Z DTSTART:19690320T062750Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690320_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690320_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690320_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690320T101234Z DTSTART:19690320T101234Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°57'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690320_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690320_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690320_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690320T190802Z DTSTART:19690320T190802Z 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=19690320_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690320_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690321_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690321T224558Z DTSTART:19690321T224558Z 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=19690321_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690321_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690322_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690322T135721Z DTSTART:19690322T135721Z 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=19690322_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690322_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690322_12_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690322T184132Z DTSTART:19690322T184132Z SUMMARY:Uranus at opposition DESCRIPTION:Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690322_12_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690322_12_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690323_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690323T011832Z DTSTART:19690323T011832Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690323_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690323_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690324_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690324T222730Z DTSTART:19690324T222730Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690324_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690324_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690325_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690325T182909Z DTSTART:19690325T182909Z 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=19690325_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690325_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690326_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690326T004842Z DTSTART:19690326T004842Z 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=19690326_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690326_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690401_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690401T165315Z DTSTART:19690401T165315Z 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=19690401_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690401_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690401_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690401T192203Z DTSTART:19690401T192203Z 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=19690401_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690401_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690401_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690401T204954Z DTSTART:19690401T204954Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690401_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690401_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690401_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690401T223803Z DTSTART:19690401T223803Z 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=19690401_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690401_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690401_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690401T223803Z DTSTART:19690401T223803Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Brazil and Bouvet Island amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690401_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690401_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690402_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690402T183301Z DTSTART:19690402T183301Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, Asia, Russia, Africa, Oceania and Europe. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690402_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690402_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690402_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690402T184453Z DTSTART:19690402T184453Z 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=19690402_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690402_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690403_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690403T130344Z DTSTART:19690403T130344Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Eastern Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, Federated States of Micronesia, Spratly Islands and Tokelau. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690403_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690403_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690405_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690405T003330Z DTSTART:19690405T003330Z 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=19690405_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690405_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690406_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690406T183059Z DTSTART:19690406T183059Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Tasmania, Antarctica and British Indian Ocean Territory amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690406_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690406_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690407_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690407T000202Z DTSTART:19690407T000202Z 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=19690407_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690407_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690407_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690407T024925Z DTSTART:19690407T024925Z 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=19690407_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690407_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690407_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690407T040622Z DTSTART:19690407T040622Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690407_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690407_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690408_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690408T120112Z DTSTART:19690408T120112Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Delta Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Delta Sagittarii (Kaus-Media), creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada and the Contiguous United States. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690408_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690408_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690408_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690408T150451Z DTSTART:19690408T150451Z SUMMARY:Venus at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690408_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690408_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690408_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690408T230746Z DTSTART:19690408T230746Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690408_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690408_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690409_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690409T135842Z DTSTART:19690409T135842Z 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=19690409_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690409_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690414_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690414T084946Z DTSTART:19690414T084946Z 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=19690414_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690414_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690415_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690415T154135Z DTSTART:19690415T154135Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°27'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690415_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690415_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690416_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690416T181706Z DTSTART:19690416T181706Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690416_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690416_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690418_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690418T163927Z DTSTART:19690418T163927Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690418_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690418_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690418_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690418T193814Z DTSTART:19690418T193814Z 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=19690418_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690418_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690419_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690419T093526Z DTSTART:19690419T093526Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690419_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690419_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690421_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690421T062911Z DTSTART:19690421T062911Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Federated States of Micronesia, Howland Island, Tokelau and Wake Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690421_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690421_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690422_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690422T042836Z DTSTART:19690422T042836Z SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690422_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690422_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690422_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690422T133745Z DTSTART:19690422T133745Z 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=19690422_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690422_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690423_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690423T100113Z DTSTART:19690423T100113Z SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690423_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690423_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690424_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690424T194510Z DTSTART:19690424T194510Z 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=19690424_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690424_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690427_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690427T112700Z DTSTART:19690427T112700Z SUMMARY:Mars enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Mars reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690427_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690427_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690429_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690429T000535Z DTSTART:19690429T000535Z 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=19690429_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690429_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690429_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690429T011928Z DTSTART:19690429T011928Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690429_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690429_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690429_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690429T062917Z DTSTART:19690429T062917Z 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=19690429_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690429_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690429_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690429T062917Z DTSTART:19690429T062917Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica and New Zealand. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690429_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690429_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690430_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690430T223901Z DTSTART:19690430T223901Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690430_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690430_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690501_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690501T142004Z DTSTART:19690501T142004Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690501_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690501_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690502_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690502T051320Z DTSTART:19690502T051320Z 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=19690502_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690502_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690504_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690504T002858Z DTSTART:19690504T002858Z 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=19690504_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690504_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690504_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690504T022536Z DTSTART:19690504T022536Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690504_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690504_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690504_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690504T103559Z DTSTART:19690504T103559Z 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=19690504_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690504_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690504_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690504T135005Z DTSTART:19690504T135005Z 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=19690504_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690504_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690504_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690504T144003Z DTSTART:19690504T144003Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690504_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690504_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690505_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690505T183658Z DTSTART:19690505T183658Z SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690505_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690505_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690505_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690504T233709Z DTSTART:19690504T233709Z 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=19690505_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690505_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690505_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690505T233709Z DTSTART:19690505T233709Z 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=19690505_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690505_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690508_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690508T083752Z DTSTART:19690508T083752Z SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690508_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690508_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690508_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690508T201212Z DTSTART:19690508T201212Z 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=19690508_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690508_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690511_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690511T113911Z DTSTART:19690511T113911Z SUMMARY:Venus at greatest brightness DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690511_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690511_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690513_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690513T001518Z DTSTART:19690513T001518Z 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=19690513_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690513_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690513_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690513T001518Z DTSTART:19690513T001518Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, Kazakhstan, China and Mongolia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690513_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690513_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690513_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690513T011822Z DTSTART:19690513T011822Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°07'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690513_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690513_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690514_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690514T095252Z DTSTART:19690514T095252Z 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=19690514_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690514_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690514_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690514T143312Z DTSTART:19690514T143312Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690514_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690514_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690516_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690516T082721Z DTSTART:19690516T082721Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690516_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690516_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690517_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690517T182744Z DTSTART:19690517T182744Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690517_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690517_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690518_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690518T112804Z DTSTART:19690518T112804Z SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690518_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690518_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690518_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690518T134409Z DTSTART:19690518T134409Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from Mozambique, Tanzania and Seychelles. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690518_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690518_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690520_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690520T052009Z DTSTART:19690520T052009Z 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=19690520_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690520_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690523_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690523T082041Z DTSTART:19690523T082041Z SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690523_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690523_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690524_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690524T121534Z DTSTART:19690524T121534Z 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=19690524_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690524_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690526_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690526T074513Z DTSTART:19690526T074513Z 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=19690526_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690526_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690526_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690526T090056Z DTSTART:19690526T090056Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690526_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690526_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690526_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690526T145010Z DTSTART:19690526T145010Z 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=19690526_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690526_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690526_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690526T145010Z DTSTART:19690526T145010Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Uranus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica and French Southern Territories. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690526_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690526_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690528_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690528T084634Z DTSTART:19690528T084634Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island and Tokelau. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690528_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690528_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690529_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690529T094437Z DTSTART:19690529T094437Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690529_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690529_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690531_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690531T122323Z DTSTART:19690531T122323Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690531_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690531_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690531_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690531T131811Z DTSTART:19690531T131811Z 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=19690531_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690531_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690531_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690531T132441Z DTSTART:19690531T132441Z 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=19690531_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690531_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690531_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690531T140851Z DTSTART:19690531T140851Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690531_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690531_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690531_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690531T154413Z DTSTART:19690531T154413Z SUMMARY:Mars at opposition DESCRIPTION:Mars is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690531_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690531_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690601_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690601T142025Z DTSTART:19690601T142025Z 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=19690601_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690601_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690601_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690601T144107Z DTSTART:19690601T144107Z 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=19690601_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690601_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690601_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690601T161448Z DTSTART:19690601T161448Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690601_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690601_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690607_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690607T033957Z DTSTART:19690607T033957Z 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=19690607_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690607_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690607_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690607T060705Z DTSTART:19690607T060705Z SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690607_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690607_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690609_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690609T040919Z DTSTART:19690609T040919Z SUMMARY:Mars at perigee DESCRIPTION:Mars reaches its closest point to the Earth – marking the best time to observe it in 1970. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690609_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690609_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690610_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690610T055457Z DTSTART:19690610T055457Z SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690610_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690610_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690610_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690610T202128Z DTSTART:19690610T202128Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Venus and Saturn pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690610_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690610_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690611_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690611T013429Z DTSTART:19690611T013429Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°10'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690611_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690611_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690611_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690611T022329Z DTSTART:19690611T022329Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690611_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690611_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690611_20_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690611T134926Z DTSTART:19690611T134926Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690611_20_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690611_20_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690611_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690611T164253Z DTSTART:19690611T164253Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn pass within 19' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690611_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690611_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690612_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690612T225548Z DTSTART:19690612T225548Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690612_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690612_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690613_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690613T102656Z DTSTART:19690613T102656Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9°01'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690613_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690613_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690614_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690614T021214Z DTSTART:19690614T021214Z 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=19690614_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690614_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690614_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690614T231000Z DTSTART:19690614T231000Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690614_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690614_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690616_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690616T144255Z DTSTART:19690616T144255Z 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=19690616_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690616_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690617_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690617T125803Z DTSTART:19690617T125803Z 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=19690617_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690617_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690617_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690801T125803Z DTSTART:19690801T125803Z 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=19690617_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690617_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690618_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690618T072259Z DTSTART:19690618T072259Z SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690618_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690618_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690618_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690618T100611Z DTSTART:19690618T100611Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690618_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690618_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690621_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690621T135538Z DTSTART:19690621T135538Z SUMMARY:June solstice DESCRIPTION:21 June will be the longest day of 1969 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690621_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690621_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690622_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690622T175839Z DTSTART:19690622T175839Z 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=19690622_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690622_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690622_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690622T193246Z DTSTART:19690622T193246Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690622_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690622_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690622_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690622T224926Z DTSTART:19690622T224926Z 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=19690622_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690622_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690623_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690623T014441Z DTSTART:19690623T014441Z 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=19690623_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690623_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690623_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690623T184002Z DTSTART:19690623T184002Z 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=19690623_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690623_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690623_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690628T184002Z DTSTART:19690628T184002Z 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=19690623_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690623_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690624_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690624T175203Z DTSTART:19690624T175203Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Angola amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690624_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690624_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690627_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690627T023900Z DTSTART:19690627T023900Z SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690627_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690627_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690627_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690627T115802Z DTSTART:19690627T115802Z 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=19690627_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690627_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690627_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690627T123237Z DTSTART:19690627T123237Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690627_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690627_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690627_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690627T230229Z DTSTART:19690627T230229Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and Madagascar amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690627_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690627_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690628_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690628T231514Z DTSTART:19690628T231514Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690628_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690628_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690629_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690629T200343Z DTSTART:19690629T200343Z 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=19690629_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690629_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690629_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690629T233402Z DTSTART:19690629T233402Z 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=19690629_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690629_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690629_08_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690629T234607Z DTSTART:19690629T234607Z 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=19690629_08_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690629_08_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690705_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690705T195307Z DTSTART:19690705T195307Z SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690705_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690705_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690706_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690706T131729Z DTSTART:19690706T131729Z 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=19690706_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690706_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690708_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690708T060705Z DTSTART:19690708T060705Z SUMMARY:Mars ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690708_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690708_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690708_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690708T081339Z DTSTART:19690708T081339Z 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=19690708_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690708_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690708_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690708T125600Z DTSTART:19690708T125600Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690708_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690708_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690710_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690710T043750Z DTSTART:19690710T043750Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690710_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690710_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690710_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690710T161626Z DTSTART:19690710T161626Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690710_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690710_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690712_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690712T015633Z DTSTART:19690712T015633Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from British Indian Ocean Territory. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690712_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690712_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690713_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690713T174819Z DTSTART:19690713T174819Z 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=19690713_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690713_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690714_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690714T141246Z DTSTART:19690714T141246Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690714_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690714_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690715_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690715T014325Z DTSTART:19690715T014325Z 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=19690715_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690715_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690715_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690715T155959Z DTSTART:19690715T155959Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690715_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690715_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690718_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690718T062259Z DTSTART:19690718T062259Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690718_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690718_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690720_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690720T061552Z DTSTART:19690720T061552Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Jupiter and Uranus DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Jupiter and Uranus pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690720_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690720_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690720_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690720T062204Z DTSTART:19690720T062204Z 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=19690720_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690720_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690720_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690720T081800Z DTSTART:19690720T081800Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690720_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690720_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690720_15_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690720T101750Z DTSTART:19690720T101750Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Jupiter and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Uranus pass within 30' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690720_15_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690720_15_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690722_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690722T010312Z DTSTART:19690722T010312Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Chile, Argentina and Falkland Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690722_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690722_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690722_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690722T121007Z DTSTART:19690722T121007Z 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=19690722_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690722_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690722_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690722T144112Z DTSTART:19690722T144112Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690722_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690722_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690724_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690724T230327Z DTSTART:19690724T230327Z 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=19690724_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690724_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690724_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690724T233645Z DTSTART:19690724T233645Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690724_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690724_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690725_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690725T051124Z DTSTART:19690725T051124Z 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=19690725_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690725_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690725_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690725T084037Z DTSTART:19690725T084037Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and Tasmania amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690725_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690725_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690728_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690728T083730Z DTSTART:19690728T083730Z 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=19690728_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690728_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690728_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690728T090114Z DTSTART:19690728T090114Z 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=19690728_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690728_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690728_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690728T132235Z DTSTART:19690728T132235Z SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690728_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690728_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690729_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690729T024459Z DTSTART:19690729T024459Z 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=19690729_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690729_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690729_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690729T220127Z DTSTART:19690729T220127Z SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690729_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690729_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690729_10_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690729T221631Z DTSTART:19690729T221631Z SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690729_10_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690729_10_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690804_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690804T174308Z DTSTART:19690804T174308Z 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=19690804_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690804_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690804_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690804T223228Z DTSTART:19690804T223228Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690804_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690804_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690805_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690805T013903Z DTSTART:19690805T013903Z 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=19690805_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690805_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690805_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690805T064106Z DTSTART:19690805T064106Z 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=19690805_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690805_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690806_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690806T105545Z DTSTART:19690806T105545Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690806_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690806_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690807_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690807T155949Z DTSTART:19690807T155949Z SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690807_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690807_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690808_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690808T080616Z DTSTART:19690808T080616Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from Brazil, French Guiana and Cape Verde. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690808_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690808_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690809_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690809T135212Z DTSTART:19690809T135212Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690809_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690809_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690810_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690810T004434Z DTSTART:19690810T004434Z 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=19690810_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690810_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690812_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690812T114244Z DTSTART:19690812T114244Z SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690812_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690812_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690813_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690813T051752Z DTSTART:19690813T051752Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690813_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690813_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690814_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690814T210506Z DTSTART:19690814T210506Z 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=19690814_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690814_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690815_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690815T015217Z DTSTART:19690815T015217Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690815_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690815_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690815_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690815T021346Z DTSTART:19690815T021346Z 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=19690815_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690815_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690815_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690815T021346Z DTSTART:19690815T021346Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia and Cook Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690815_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690815_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690816_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690816T202732Z DTSTART:19690816T202732Z 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=19690816_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690816_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690816_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690816T225802Z DTSTART:19690816T225802Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690816_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690816_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690817_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690817T163331Z DTSTART:19690817T163331Z SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690817_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690817_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690818_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690818T064320Z DTSTART:19690818T064320Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690818_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690818_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690820_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690820T200329Z DTSTART:19690820T200329Z 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=19690820_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690820_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690821_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690821T052411Z DTSTART:19690821T052411Z SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690821_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690821_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690821_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690821T161157Z DTSTART:19690821T161157Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, French Southern Territories and Heard Island and McDonald Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690821_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690821_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690821_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690821T230419Z DTSTART:19690821T230419Z 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=19690821_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690821_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690821_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690821T233309Z DTSTART:19690821T233309Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°00'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690821_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690821_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690825_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690825T152726Z DTSTART:19690825T152726Z 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=19690825_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690825_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690825_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690825T202647Z DTSTART:19690825T202647Z 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=19690825_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690825_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690827_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690827T103223Z DTSTART:19690827T103223Z 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=19690827_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690827_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690827_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690827T104801Z DTSTART:19690827T104801Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, the Americas, Oceania, eastern Russia, Eastern and Southeast Asia and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690827_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690827_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690828_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690828T152328Z DTSTART:19690828T152328Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690828_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690828_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690830_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690830T124142Z DTSTART:19690830T124142Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690830_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690830_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690831_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690831T190026Z DTSTART:19690831T190026Z SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690831_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690831_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690901_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690901T021603Z DTSTART:19690901T021603Z 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=19690901_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690901_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690901_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690901T022149Z DTSTART:19690901T022149Z 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=19690901_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690901_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690901_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690901T071329Z DTSTART:19690901T071329Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690901_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690901_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690902_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690902T183006Z DTSTART:19690902T183006Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690902_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690902_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690902_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690824T220243Z DTSTART:19690824T220243Z 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=19690902_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690902_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690902_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690902T220243Z DTSTART:19690902T220243Z 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=19690902_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690902_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690903_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690903T165826Z DTSTART:19690903T165826Z 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=19690903_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690903_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690904_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690904T000638Z DTSTART:19690904T000638Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and M44 DESCRIPTION:Venus and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690904_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690904_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690904_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690904T151025Z DTSTART:19690904T151025Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Palmyra Atoll, Tokelau, Midway Atoll and Hawaii. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690904_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690904_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690905_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690905T173510Z DTSTART:19690905T173510Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690905_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690905_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690906_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690906T020740Z DTSTART:19690906T020740Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690906_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690906_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690906_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690906T145221Z DTSTART:19690906T145221Z 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=19690906_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690906_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690907_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690907T152042Z DTSTART:19690907T152042Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690907_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690907_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690908_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690908T191437Z DTSTART:19690908T191437Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690908_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690908_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690908_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690908T215348Z DTSTART:19690908T215348Z 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=19690908_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690908_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690909_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690909T032924Z DTSTART:19690909T032924Z SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690909_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690909_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690911_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690911T195710Z DTSTART:19690911T195710Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690911_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690911_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690911_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690911T195800Z DTSTART:19690911T195800Z SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from Bolivia, Brazil and southern Peru. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690911_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690911_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690913_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690913T153507Z DTSTART:19690913T153507Z 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=19690913_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690913_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690913_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690913T184238Z DTSTART:19690913T184238Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690913_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690913_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690914_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690914T031457Z DTSTART:19690914T031457Z 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=19690914_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690914_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690914_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690914T122108Z DTSTART:19690914T122108Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690914_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690914_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690917_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690917T215340Z DTSTART:19690917T215340Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and Bouvet Island amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690917_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690917_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690918_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690918T070201Z DTSTART:19690918T070201Z 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=19690918_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690918_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690919_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690919T022501Z DTSTART:19690919T022501Z 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=19690919_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690919_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690919_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690919T071231Z DTSTART:19690919T071231Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690919_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690919_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690919_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690919T071400Z DTSTART:19690919T071400Z 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=19690919_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690919_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690919_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690919T200319Z DTSTART:19690919T200319Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690919_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690919_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690922_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690922T104653Z DTSTART:19690922T104653Z 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=19690922_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690922_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690923_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690923T050806Z DTSTART:19690923T050806Z 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=19690923_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690923_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690923_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690923T161705Z DTSTART:19690923T161705Z 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=19690923_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690923_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690925_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690925T201001Z DTSTART:19690925T201001Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Asia, Antarctica, Russia, Africa, Europe, Oceania and Greenland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690925_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690925_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690925_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690925T202051Z DTSTART:19690925T202051Z 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=19690925_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690925_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690927_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690927T040717Z DTSTART:19690927T040717Z SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690927_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690927_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690927_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690927T165251Z DTSTART:19690927T165251Z 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=19690927_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690927_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690928_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690928T094312Z DTSTART:19690928T094312Z 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=19690928_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690928_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690928_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690928T143343Z DTSTART:19690928T143343Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°01'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690928_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690928_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690929_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690929T092516Z DTSTART:19690929T092516Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690929_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690929_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19690930_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19690930T031255Z DTSTART:19690930T031255Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690930_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19690930_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691001_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691001T231359Z DTSTART:19691001T231359Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691001_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691001_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691003_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691003T110538Z DTSTART:19691003T110538Z 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=19691003_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691003_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691004_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691004T091414Z DTSTART:19691004T091414Z 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=19691004_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691004_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691005_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691005T082732Z DTSTART:19691005T082732Z SUMMARY:136199 Eris at opposition DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691005_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691005_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691005_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691005T144038Z DTSTART:19691005T144038Z SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691005_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691005_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691008_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691008T104544Z DTSTART:19691008T104544Z SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691008_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691008_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691008_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691008T115928Z DTSTART:19691008T115928Z 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=19691008_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691008_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691008_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691008T173028Z DTSTART:19691008T173028Z SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691008_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691008_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691009_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691009T050549Z DTSTART:19691009T050549Z 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=19691009_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691009_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691009_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691009T063218Z DTSTART:19691009T063218Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691009_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691009_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691009_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691009T212728Z DTSTART:19691009T212728Z 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=19691009_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691009_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691010_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691010T013652Z DTSTART:19691010T013652Z SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691010_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691010_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691010_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691010T022512Z DTSTART:19691010T022512Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691010_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691010_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691011_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691011T015241Z DTSTART:19691011T015241Z SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691011_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691011_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691011_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691011T094031Z DTSTART:19691011T094031Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691011_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691011_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691011_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691011T144641Z DTSTART:19691011T144641Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691011_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691011_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691013_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691013T162823Z DTSTART:19691013T162823Z 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=19691013_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691013_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691014_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691014T022424Z DTSTART:19691014T022424Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691014_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691014_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691014_11_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691014T195651Z DTSTART:19691014T195651Z 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=19691014_11_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691014_11_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691014_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691015T195651Z DTSTART:19691015T195651Z 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=19691014_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691014_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691015_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691015T033035Z DTSTART:19691015T033035Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691015_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691015_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691016_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691016T120826Z DTSTART:19691016T120826Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691016_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691016_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691017_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691017T192430Z DTSTART:19691017T192430Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691017_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691017_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691017_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691017T200907Z DTSTART:19691017T200907Z 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=19691017_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691017_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691018_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691018T032058Z DTSTART:19691018T032058Z SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691018_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691018_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691018_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691018T042129Z DTSTART:19691018T042129Z 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=19691018_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691018_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691018_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691018T083219Z DTSTART:19691018T083219Z 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=19691018_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691018_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691021_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691021T034802Z DTSTART:19691021T034802Z SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691021_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691021_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691021_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691021T171849Z DTSTART:19691021T171849Z SUMMARY:Mars at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mars passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691021_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691021_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691022_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691022T013710Z DTSTART:19691022T013710Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691022_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691022_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691023_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691023T024702Z DTSTART:19691023T024702Z 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=19691023_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691023_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691024_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691024T040839Z DTSTART:19691024T040839Z SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691024_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691024_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691025_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691025T084411Z DTSTART:19691025T084411Z 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=19691025_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691025_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691025_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691025T151247Z DTSTART:19691025T151247Z 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=19691025_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691025_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691025_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691025T200231Z DTSTART:19691025T200231Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691025_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691025_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691026_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691026T105805Z DTSTART:19691026T105805Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691026_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691026_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691027_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691027T120832Z DTSTART:19691027T120832Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691027_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691027_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691029_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691029T013432Z DTSTART:19691029T013432Z 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=19691029_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691029_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691029_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691029T074303Z DTSTART:19691029T074303Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of the Americas, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Clipperton Island, Grenada and Navassa Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691029_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691029_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691101_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691101T053153Z DTSTART:19691101T053153Z 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=19691101_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691101_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691102_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691102T071421Z DTSTART:19691102T071421Z 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=19691102_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691102_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691103_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691103T235926Z DTSTART:19691103T235926Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691103_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691103_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691104_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691104T040828Z DTSTART:19691104T040828Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter pass within 26' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691104_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691104_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691108_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691108T043559Z DTSTART:19691108T043559Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Namibia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691108_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691108_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691108_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691108T061456Z DTSTART:19691108T061456Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°18'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691108_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691108_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691108_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691108T145539Z DTSTART:19691108T145539Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691108_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691108_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691109_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691109T221238Z DTSTART:19691109T221238Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691109_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691109_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691111_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691111T110221Z DTSTART:19691111T110221Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691111_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691111_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691111_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691111T145319Z DTSTART:19691111T145319Z 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=19691111_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691111_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691112_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691112T033059Z DTSTART:19691112T033059Z SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691112_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691112_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691112_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691112T175115Z DTSTART:19691112T175115Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Mars and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691112_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691112_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691113_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691113T013318Z DTSTART:19691113T013318Z 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=19691113_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691113_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691115_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691115T110623Z DTSTART:19691115T110623Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691115_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691115_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691115_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691115T120559Z DTSTART:19691115T120559Z 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=19691115_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691115_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691116_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691116T080117Z DTSTART:19691116T080117Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691116_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691116_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691116_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691116T154532Z DTSTART:19691116T154532Z 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=19691116_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691116_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691117_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691117T094641Z DTSTART:19691117T094641Z SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691117_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691117_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691120_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691120T221628Z DTSTART:19691120T221628Z 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=19691120_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691120_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691121_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691121T085455Z DTSTART:19691121T085455Z SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691121_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691121_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691121_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691121T185244Z DTSTART:19691121T185244Z 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=19691121_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691121_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691121_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691121T234554Z DTSTART:19691121T234554Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°46'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691121_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691121_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691122_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691122T083256Z DTSTART:19691122T083256Z 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=19691122_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691122_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691123_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691123T200719Z DTSTART:19691123T200719Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691123_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691123_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691123_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691123T235343Z DTSTART:19691123T235343Z 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=19691123_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691123_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691124_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691124T142408Z DTSTART:19691124T142408Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691124_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691124_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691125_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691125T154328Z DTSTART:19691125T154328Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Philippines amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691125_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691125_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691127_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691127T235743Z DTSTART:19691127T235743Z SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691127_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691127_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691129_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691129T012412Z DTSTART:19691129T012412Z 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=19691129_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691129_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691201_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691201T071307Z DTSTART:19691201T071307Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691201_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691201_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691201_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691201T224304Z DTSTART:19691201T224304Z SUMMARY:Pheonicid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691201_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691201_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691202_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691202T035101Z DTSTART:19691202T035101Z 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=19691202_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691202_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691203_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691203T212836Z DTSTART:19691203T212836Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691203_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691203_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691205_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691205T143905Z DTSTART:19691205T143905Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand and Cook Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691205_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691205_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691205_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691205T211944Z DTSTART:19691205T211944Z SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691205_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691205_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691205_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691205T224038Z DTSTART:19691205T224038Z 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=19691205_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691205_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691206_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691206T022003Z DTSTART:19691206T022003Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691206_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691206_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691206_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691206T205741Z DTSTART:19691206T205741Z SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691206_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691206_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691208_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691208T201214Z DTSTART:19691208T201214Z SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691208_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691208_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691209_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691209T094309Z DTSTART:19691209T094309Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691209_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691209_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691210_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691210T043922Z DTSTART:19691210T043922Z 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=19691210_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691210_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691210_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691210T081328Z DTSTART:19691210T081328Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691210_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691210_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691210_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691210T234434Z DTSTART:19691210T234434Z 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=19691210_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691210_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691211_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691211T190124Z DTSTART:19691211T190124Z SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691211_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691211_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691213_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691213T225559Z DTSTART:19691213T225559Z SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691213_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691213_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691214_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691214T060235Z DTSTART:19691214T060235Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691214_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691214_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691214_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691214T061822Z DTSTART:19691214T061822Z 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=19691214_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691214_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691214_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691214T061822Z DTSTART:19691214T061822Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Kingman Reef, Palmyra Atoll, Tokelau and Hawaii. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691214_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691214_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691215_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691215T172337Z DTSTART:19691215T172337Z SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691215_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691215_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691216_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691216T010942Z DTSTART:19691216T010942Z 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=19691216_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691216_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691218_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691218T220854Z DTSTART:19691218T220854Z 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=19691218_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691218_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691219_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691219T030847Z DTSTART:19691219T030847Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°46'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691219_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691219_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691219_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691219T154331Z DTSTART:19691219T154331Z SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691219_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691219_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691221_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691221T023606Z DTSTART:19691221T023606Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691221_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691221_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691222_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691222T004516Z DTSTART:19691222T004516Z SUMMARY:December solstice DESCRIPTION:22 December will be the shortest day of 1969 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691222_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691222_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691222_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691222T072245Z DTSTART:19691222T072245Z SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 1969 DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691222_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691222_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691222_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691222T223710Z DTSTART:19691222T223710Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691222_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691222_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691223_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691223T075423Z DTSTART:19691223T075423Z 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=19691223_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691223_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691223_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691223T173454Z DTSTART:19691223T173454Z 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=19691223_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691223_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691226_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691226T163106Z DTSTART:19691226T163106Z 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=19691226_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691226_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691228_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691228T005204Z DTSTART:19691228T005204Z 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=19691228_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691228_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691228_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691230T005204Z DTSTART:19691230T005204Z 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=19691228_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691228_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691228_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691228T141632Z DTSTART:19691228T141632Z 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 Canada, Russia, Alaska and Greenland amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691228_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691228_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691230_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691230T125358Z DTSTART:19691230T125358Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691230_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691230_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19691231_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19691231T225251Z DTSTART:19691231T225251Z 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=19691231_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19691231_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19700101_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19700101T210851Z DTSTART:19700101T210851Z SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19700101_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19700101_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19700101_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19700101T234918Z DTSTART:19700101T234918Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19700101_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19700101_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19700102_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19700102T160843Z DTSTART:19700102T160843Z 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=19700102_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19700102_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19700102_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19700102T200519Z DTSTART:19700102T200519Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°27'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19700102_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19700102_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19700102_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19700102T221341Z DTSTART:19700102T221341Z SUMMARY:1 Ceres at aphelion DESCRIPTION:1 Ceres passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19700102_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19700102_13_100 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR