BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//in-the-sky.org//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19861231_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19861231T031053Z DTSTART:19861231T031053Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19861231_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19861231_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19861231_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19861231T064237Z DTSTART:19861231T064237Z 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=19861231_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19861231_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19861231_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19861231T101002Z DTSTART:19861231T101002Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19861231_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19861231_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870103_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870103T223333Z DTSTART:19870103T223333Z SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870103_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870103_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870104_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870104T184446Z DTSTART:19870104T184446Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870104_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870104T195023Z DTSTART:19870104T195023Z 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=19870104_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870104_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870104T195023Z DTSTART:19870104T195023Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870104_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870104T230202Z DTSTART:19870104T230202Z SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870104_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870105_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870105T120309Z DTSTART:19870105T120309Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870105_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870105_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870105_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870105T131757Z DTSTART:19870105T131757Z 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=19870105_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870105_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870106_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870106T223505Z DTSTART:19870106T223505Z 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=19870106_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870106_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870110_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870110T122047Z DTSTART:19870110T122047Z 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=19870110_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870110_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870112_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870112T095705Z DTSTART:19870112T095705Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870112_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870112_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870112_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870112T171852Z DTSTART:19870112T171852Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870112_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870112_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870113_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870113T045841Z DTSTART:19870113T045841Z 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=19870113_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870113_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870115_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870115T023022Z DTSTART:19870115T023022Z 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=19870115_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870115_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870115_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870115T150805Z DTSTART:19870115T150805Z 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=19870115_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870115_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870115_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870115T155853Z DTSTART:19870115T155853Z SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870115_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870115_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870116_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870116T021748Z DTSTART:19870116T021748Z 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=19870116_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870116_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870118_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870118T131924Z DTSTART:19870118T131924Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Venus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8'47". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870118_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870118_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870119_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870119T104904Z DTSTART:19870119T104904Z SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870119_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870119_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870122_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870122T224559Z DTSTART:19870122T224559Z 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=19870122_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870122_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870124_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870124T202246Z DTSTART:19870124T202246Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870124_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870124_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870125_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870125T021650Z DTSTART:19870125T021650Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn pass within 1°46' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870125_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870125_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870125_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870125T143515Z DTSTART:19870125T143515Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States and Mexico. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870125_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870125_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870126_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870126T051025Z DTSTART:19870126T051025Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870126_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870126_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870126_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870126T054800Z DTSTART:19870126T054800Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Venus, Saturn and Uranus DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Venus, Saturn and Uranus pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870126_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870126_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870126_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870126T072208Z DTSTART:19870126T072208Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870126_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870126_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870128_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870128T111100Z DTSTART:19870128T111100Z 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=19870128_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870128_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870128_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870128T174935Z DTSTART:19870128T174935Z 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=19870128_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870128_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870129_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870129T134541Z DTSTART:19870129T134541Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870129_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870129_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870131_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870131T173441Z DTSTART:19870131T173441Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870131_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870131_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870201_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870201T141438Z DTSTART:19870201T141438Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 41'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870201_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870201_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870201_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870201T144831Z DTSTART:19870201T144831Z 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=19870201_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870201_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870201_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870201T144831Z DTSTART:19870201T144831Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870201_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870201_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870203_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870203T103736Z DTSTART:19870203T103736Z 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=19870203_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870203_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870203_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870203T103736Z DTSTART:19870203T103736Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Russia, Mongolia and Japan amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870203_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870203_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870203_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870203T105351Z DTSTART:19870203T105351Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 18'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870203_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870203_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870205_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870205T162125Z DTSTART:19870205T162125Z 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=19870205_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870205_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870206_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870206T190327Z DTSTART:19870206T190327Z 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=19870206_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870206_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870208_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870208T080249Z DTSTART:19870208T080249Z SUMMARY:α-Centaurid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870208_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870208_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870208_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870208T163219Z DTSTART:19870208T163219Z 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 Madagascar, Mauritius, Maldives and Reunion amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870208_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870208_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870209_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870209T160112Z DTSTART:19870209T160112Z 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=19870209_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870209_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870210_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870210T000540Z DTSTART:19870210T000540Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Saturn and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870210_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870210_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870211_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870211T125617Z DTSTART:19870211T125617Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870211_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870211_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870212_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870212T024545Z DTSTART:19870212T024545Z 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=19870212_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870212_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870212_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870212T024545Z DTSTART:19870212T024545Z 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=19870212_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870212_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870212_11_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870212T123514Z DTSTART:19870212T123514Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870212_11_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870212_11_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870213_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870213T094947Z DTSTART:19870213T094947Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870213_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870213_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870213_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870213T205753Z DTSTART:19870213T205753Z 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=19870213_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870213_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870215_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870215T151030Z DTSTART:19870215T151030Z 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=19870215_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870215_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870218_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870218T124301Z DTSTART:19870218T124301Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada, the Contiguous United States, Alaska and Mexico. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870218_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870218_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870220_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870220T202122Z DTSTART:19870220T202122Z SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at opposition DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870220_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870220_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870221_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870221T085626Z DTSTART:19870221T085626Z 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=19870221_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870221_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870221_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870221T213737Z DTSTART:19870221T213737Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Australia, Christmas Island, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870221_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870221_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870222_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870222T145938Z DTSTART:19870222T145938Z 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=19870222_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870222_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870222_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870222T160820Z DTSTART:19870222T160820Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870222_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870222_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870224_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870224T185919Z DTSTART:19870224T185919Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870224_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870224_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870225_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870225T155305Z DTSTART:19870225T155305Z 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=19870225_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870225_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870226_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870226T080432Z DTSTART:19870226T080432Z 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=19870226_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870226_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870227_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870227T173605Z DTSTART:19870227T173605Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870227_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870227_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870228_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870228T005151Z DTSTART:19870228T005151Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870228_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870228_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870301_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870301T120601Z DTSTART:19870301T120601Z 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=19870301_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870301_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870301_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870301T120601Z DTSTART:19870301T120601Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870301_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870301_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870301_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870301T120619Z DTSTART:19870301T120619Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 21". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870301_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870301_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870304_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870304T085936Z DTSTART:19870304T085936Z 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=19870304_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870304_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870304_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870304T103240Z DTSTART:19870304T103240Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870304_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870304_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870306_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870306T011950Z DTSTART:19870306T011950Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Uranus and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Uranus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870306_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870306_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870306_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870306T030555Z DTSTART:19870306T030555Z 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=19870306_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870306_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870307_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870307T115848Z DTSTART:19870307T115848Z 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=19870307_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870307_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870308_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870308T000457Z DTSTART:19870308T000457Z 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, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870308_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870308_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870309_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870309T102835Z DTSTART:19870309T102835Z 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=19870309_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870309_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870314_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870314T224750Z DTSTART:19870314T224750Z SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870314_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870314_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870315_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870315T103235Z DTSTART:19870315T103235Z SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at opposition DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870315_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870315_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870315_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870315T131238Z DTSTART:19870315T131238Z 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=19870315_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870315_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870317_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870317T184603Z DTSTART:19870317T184603Z 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, China, Mongolia and Japan amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870317_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870317_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870317_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870317T210209Z DTSTART:19870317T210209Z 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=19870317_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870317_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870321_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870321T030201Z DTSTART:19870321T030201Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870321_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870321T035029Z DTSTART:19870321T035029Z 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=19870321_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870321_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870321T221929Z DTSTART:19870321T221929Z 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=19870321_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870321_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870321T232434Z DTSTART:19870321T232434Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°32'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870321_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870322_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870322T162215Z DTSTART:19870322T162215Z 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=19870322_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870322_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870324_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870324T190332Z DTSTART:19870324T190332Z 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=19870324_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870324_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870325_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870325T141213Z DTSTART:19870325T141213Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870325_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870325_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870326_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870326T122208Z DTSTART:19870326T122208Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870326_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870326_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870326_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870326T150150Z DTSTART:19870326T150150Z 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=19870326_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870326_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870326_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870320T172503Z DTSTART:19870320T172503Z 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=19870326_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870326_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870326_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870326T172503Z DTSTART:19870326T172503Z 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=19870326_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870326_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870327_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870327T004404Z DTSTART:19870327T004404Z 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=19870327_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870327_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870327_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870327T065540Z DTSTART:19870327T065540Z 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=19870327_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870327_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870327_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870327T075312Z DTSTART:19870327T075312Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870327_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870327_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870327_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870327T091551Z DTSTART:19870327T091551Z 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=19870327_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870327_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870328_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870328T034436Z DTSTART:19870328T034436Z 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=19870328_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870328_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870329_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870329T094100Z DTSTART:19870329T094100Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870329_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870329_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870329_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870329T124650Z DTSTART:19870329T124650Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870329_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870329_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870329_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870329T124859Z DTSTART:19870329T124859Z SUMMARY:Hybrid solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from parts of Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870329_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870329_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870331_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870331T050331Z DTSTART:19870331T050331Z SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870331_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870331_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870401_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870401T045258Z DTSTART:19870401T045258Z SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870401_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870401_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870402_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870402T073039Z DTSTART:19870402T073039Z 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=19870402_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870402_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870402_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870402T092153Z DTSTART:19870402T092153Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870402_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870402_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870402_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870402T115610Z DTSTART:19870402T115610Z 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=19870402_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870402_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870404_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870404T082124Z DTSTART:19870404T082124Z 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 Papua New Guinea, Australia, Indonesia and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870404_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870404_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870406_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870406T063636Z DTSTART:19870406T063636Z 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=19870406_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870406_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870406_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870406T074822Z DTSTART:19870406T074822Z 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=19870406_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870406_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870406_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870406T114837Z DTSTART:19870406T114837Z 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=19870406_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870406_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870410_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870410T011212Z DTSTART:19870410T011212Z SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870410_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870410_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870414_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870414T021859Z DTSTART:19870414T021859Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, the Americas, Africa, Europe, Western Asia and south-western Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870414_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870414_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870414_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870414T023057Z DTSTART:19870414T023057Z 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=19870414_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870414_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870414_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870414T024310Z DTSTART:19870414T024310Z 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, Europe, Canada, Greenland, Russia, Corsica, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands, Shetland, Orkney and Northern Ireland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870414_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870414_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870416_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870416T070351Z DTSTART:19870416T070351Z 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=19870416_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870416_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870417_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870417T090916Z DTSTART:19870417T090916Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Peru, Bolivia and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870417_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870417_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870418_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870418T034531Z DTSTART:19870418T034531Z 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=19870418_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870418_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870418_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870418T045020Z DTSTART:19870418T045020Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870418_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870418_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870418_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870418T163439Z DTSTART:19870418T163439Z 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=19870418_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870418_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870419_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870419T113947Z DTSTART:19870419T113947Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870419_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870419_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870420_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870420T221545Z DTSTART:19870420T221545Z 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=19870420_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870420_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870421_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870421T154425Z DTSTART:19870421T154425Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870421_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870421_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870422_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870422T190910Z DTSTART:19870422T190910Z SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870422_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870422_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870424_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870424T004123Z DTSTART:19870424T004123Z SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870424_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870424_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870425_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870425T113512Z DTSTART:19870425T113512Z 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=19870425_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870425_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870425_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870425T113512Z DTSTART:19870425T113512Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, Greenland, the Contiguous United States and Norway amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870425_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870425_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870425_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870425T123011Z DTSTART:19870425T123011Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 57'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870425_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870425_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870425_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870425T201152Z DTSTART:19870425T201152Z 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=19870425_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870425_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870426_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870426T060542Z DTSTART:19870426T060542Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°24'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870426_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870426_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870428_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870428T013542Z DTSTART:19870428T013542Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870428_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870428_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870429_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870429T131214Z DTSTART:19870429T131214Z SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at opposition DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870429_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870429_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870429_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870429T202326Z DTSTART:19870429T202326Z 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=19870429_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870429_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870501_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870501T053041Z DTSTART:19870501T053041Z 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=19870501_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870501_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870501_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870501T063453Z DTSTART:19870501T063453Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870501_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870501_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870501_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870501T163304Z DTSTART:19870501T163304Z 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. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870501_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870501_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870504_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870504T014135Z DTSTART:19870504T014135Z 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=19870504_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870504_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870504_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870504T221508Z DTSTART:19870504T221508Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870504_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870504_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870505_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870505T040518Z DTSTART:19870505T040518Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter pass within 34' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870505_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870505_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870506_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870506T022617Z DTSTART:19870506T022617Z 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=19870506_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870506_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870506_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870506T090526Z DTSTART:19870506T090526Z SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870506_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870506_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870507_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870507T103126Z DTSTART:19870507T103126Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870507_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870507_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1987_19_0026P_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870508T120000Z DTSTART:19870508T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1987_19_0026P_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1987_19_0026P_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870508_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870508T230543Z DTSTART:19870508T230543Z SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870508_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870508_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870511_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870511T121504Z DTSTART:19870511T121504Z 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, Alaska, Hawaii and Midway Atoll amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870511_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870511_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870512_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870512T093530Z DTSTART:19870512T093530Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870512_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870512_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870513_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870513T125013Z DTSTART:19870513T125013Z 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=19870513_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870513_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870514_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870514T172421Z DTSTART:19870514T172421Z 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, India, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870514_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870514_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870515_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870515T021753Z DTSTART:19870515T021753Z 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=19870515_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870515_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870515_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870515T092333Z DTSTART:19870515T092333Z 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=19870515_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870515_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870515_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870515T103118Z DTSTART:19870515T103118Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°27'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870515_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870515_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870515_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870515T223325Z DTSTART:19870515T223325Z 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=19870515_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870515_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870520_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870520T040258Z DTSTART:19870520T040258Z 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=19870520_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870520_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870523_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870523T220732Z DTSTART:19870523T220732Z 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=19870523_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870523_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870523_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870523T235859Z DTSTART:19870523T235859Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°09'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870523_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870523_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870525_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870525T155649Z DTSTART:19870525T155649Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870525_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870525_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870526_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870526T015730Z DTSTART:19870526T015730Z 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=19870526_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870526_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870527_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870527T151445Z DTSTART:19870527T151445Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870527_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870527_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870529_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870529T131212Z DTSTART:19870529T131212Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870529_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870529_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870530_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870530T021711Z DTSTART:19870530T021711Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°57'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870530_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870530_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870531_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870531T174834Z DTSTART:19870531T174834Z 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=19870531_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870531_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870601_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870601T123514Z DTSTART:19870601T123514Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870601_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870601_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870602_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870602T123130Z DTSTART:19870602T123130Z SUMMARY:Close approach of M8 and Ceres DESCRIPTION:M8 and Ceres pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870602_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870602_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870604_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870604T185318Z DTSTART:19870604T185318Z 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=19870604_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870604_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870607_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870604T133357Z DTSTART:19870604T133357Z 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=19870607_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870607_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870607_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870607T133357Z DTSTART:19870607T133357Z 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=19870607_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870607_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870607_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870607T220059Z DTSTART:19870607T220059Z 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, Europe, Western Asia, Russia, Corsica, Guernsey, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870607_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870607_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870609_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870609T051213Z DTSTART:19870609T051213Z 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=19870609_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870609_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870610_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870610T202127Z DTSTART:19870610T202127Z SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870610_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870610_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870611_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870611T000201Z DTSTART:19870611T000201Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mercury and Mars DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars pass within 36' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870611_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870611T032831Z DTSTART:19870611T032831Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of South America, Western Africa, Central America and Clipperton Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870611_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870611T160936Z DTSTART:19870611T160936Z 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=19870611_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870611_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870611T172259Z DTSTART:19870611T172259Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870611_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870611T204847Z DTSTART:19870611T204847Z 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=19870611_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870611_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870612_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870612T134006Z DTSTART:19870612T134006Z 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=19870612_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870612_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870613_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870613T011315Z DTSTART:19870613T011315Z 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=19870613_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870613_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870616_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870616T093935Z DTSTART:19870616T093935Z SUMMARY:Uranus at opposition DESCRIPTION:Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870616_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870616_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870618_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870618T110305Z DTSTART:19870618T110305Z 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=19870618_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870618_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870618_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870618T234927Z DTSTART:19870618T234927Z 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=19870618_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870618_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870620_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870620T130425Z DTSTART:19870620T130425Z 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=19870620_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870620_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870620_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870620T153130Z DTSTART:19870620T153130Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°55'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870620_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870620_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870621_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870621T220946Z DTSTART:19870621T220946Z SUMMARY:June solstice DESCRIPTION:21 June will be the longest day of 1987 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870621_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870621_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870623_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870623T093432Z DTSTART:19870623T093432Z 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=19870623_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870623_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870624_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870624T193632Z DTSTART:19870624T193632Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870624_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870624_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870625_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870625T090357Z DTSTART:19870625T090357Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870625_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870625_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870625_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870625T205607Z DTSTART:19870625T205607Z 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=19870625_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870625_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870626_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870626T053817Z DTSTART:19870626T053817Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870626_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870626_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870627_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870627T170914Z DTSTART:19870627T170914Z SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870627_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870627_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870627_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870627T210659Z DTSTART:19870627T210659Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°41'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870627_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870627_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870628_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870628T041508Z DTSTART:19870628T041508Z 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=19870628_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870628_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870628_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870628T203838Z DTSTART:19870628T203838Z SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870628_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870628_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1987_19_0058P_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870629T120000Z DTSTART:19870629T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1987_19_0058P_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1987_19_0058P_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870703_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870703T062049Z DTSTART:19870703T062049Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Uranus and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Uranus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870703_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870703_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870704_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870704T010054Z DTSTART:19870704T010054Z SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870704_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870704_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870704_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870704T035749Z DTSTART:19870704T035749Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870704_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870704_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870704_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870704T083448Z DTSTART:19870704T083448Z 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=19870704_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870704_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870705_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870705T063649Z DTSTART:19870705T063649Z 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 Hawaii, Kiribati, Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870705_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870705_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870708_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870708T135521Z DTSTART:19870708T135521Z 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, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870708_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870708_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870708_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870708T234505Z DTSTART:19870708T234505Z 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=19870708_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870708_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870709_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870709T010623Z DTSTART:19870709T010623Z 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=19870709_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870709_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870710_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870710T222117Z DTSTART:19870710T222117Z 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=19870710_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870710_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870711_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870711T033233Z DTSTART:19870711T033233Z 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=19870711_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870711_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870711_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870711T093914Z DTSTART:19870711T093914Z 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=19870711_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870711_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1987_19_0002P_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870711T120000Z DTSTART:19870711T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet 2P/Encke passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet 2P/Encke makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1987_19_0002P_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1987_19_0002P_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870712_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870712T193301Z DTSTART:19870712T193301Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870712_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870712_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870717_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870717T201727Z DTSTART:19870717T201727Z 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=19870717_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870717_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870718_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870718T015335Z DTSTART:19870718T015335Z 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=19870718_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870718_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870718_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870718T044819Z DTSTART:19870718T044819Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870718_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870718_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870720_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870720T151127Z DTSTART:19870720T151127Z 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=19870720_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870720_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870722_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870722T115938Z DTSTART:19870722T115938Z 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 Peru, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870722_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870722_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870723_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870723T235141Z DTSTART:19870723T235141Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870723_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870723_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870725_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870725T074620Z DTSTART:19870725T074620Z 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=19870725_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870725_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870725_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870725T163410Z DTSTART:19870725T163410Z 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=19870725_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870725_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870725_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870728T163410Z DTSTART:19870728T163410Z 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=19870725_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870725_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870725_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870725T203859Z DTSTART:19870725T203859Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870725_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870725_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870726_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870726T203412Z DTSTART:19870726T203412Z 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=19870726_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870726_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870729_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870729T000410Z DTSTART:19870729T000410Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870729_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870729_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870729_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870729T035426Z DTSTART:19870729T035426Z SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870729_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870729_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870730_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870730T123212Z DTSTART:19870730T123212Z SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870730_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870730_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870730_10_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870730T124717Z DTSTART:19870730T124717Z SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870730_10_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870730_10_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870801_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870801T132427Z DTSTART:19870801T132427Z 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 Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870801_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870801_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870802_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870802T192435Z DTSTART:19870802T192435Z 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=19870802_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870802_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870804_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870804T230742Z DTSTART:19870804T230742Z 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 and South America. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870804_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870804_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870805_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870805T072321Z DTSTART:19870805T072321Z 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=19870805_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870805_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870805_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870805T085239Z DTSTART:19870805T085239Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870805_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870805_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870808_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870808T075640Z DTSTART:19870808T075640Z 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=19870808_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870808_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870808_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870808T084304Z DTSTART:19870808T084304Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870808_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870808_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870808_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870808T191850Z DTSTART:19870808T191850Z 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=19870808_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870808_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870809_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870809T101717Z DTSTART:19870809T101717Z 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=19870809_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870809_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870812_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870812T075624Z DTSTART:19870812T075624Z SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870812_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870812_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870813_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870813T022024Z DTSTART:19870813T022024Z SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870813_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870813_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870814_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870814T123024Z DTSTART:19870814T123024Z 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=19870814_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870814_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870814_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870814T154046Z DTSTART:19870814T154046Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870814_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870814_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870816_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870816T082537Z DTSTART:19870816T082537Z 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=19870816_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870816_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870816_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870816T213628Z DTSTART:19870816T213628Z 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=19870816_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870816_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870818_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870818T071521Z DTSTART:19870818T071521Z SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870818_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870818_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870818_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870818T180630Z DTSTART:19870818T180630Z 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 Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji and New Caledonia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870818_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870818_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870819_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870819T091400Z DTSTART:19870819T091400Z SUMMARY:Saturn ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870819_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870819_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870819_12_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870819T205615Z DTSTART:19870819T205615Z SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870819_12_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870819_12_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870820_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870820T053655Z DTSTART:19870820T053655Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870820_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870820_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870821_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870821T133611Z DTSTART:19870821T133611Z 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=19870821_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870821_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870823_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870823T065357Z DTSTART:19870823T065357Z SUMMARY:Venus at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870823_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870823_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870823_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870823T123532Z DTSTART:19870823T123532Z SUMMARY:Mars at apogee DESCRIPTION:Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870823_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870823_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870824_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870824T120002Z DTSTART:19870824T120002Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870824_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870824_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870825_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870825T070750Z DTSTART:19870825T070750Z SUMMARY:Mars at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mars is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870825_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870825_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870825_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870825T224445Z DTSTART:19870825T224445Z 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=19870825_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870825_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870826_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870826T132151Z DTSTART:19870826T132151Z 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=19870826_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870826_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870828_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870828T185831Z DTSTART:19870828T185831Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870828_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870828_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870901_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870901T034814Z DTSTART:19870901T034814Z 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=19870901_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870901_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870901T061225Z DTSTART:19870901T061225Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand, French Polynesia and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870901_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870901T093610Z DTSTART:19870901T093610Z SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870901_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870901T144256Z DTSTART:19870901T144256Z 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=19870901_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870901_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870901T151308Z DTSTART:19870901T151308Z SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870901_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870901T161548Z DTSTART:19870901T161548Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870901_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870903_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870903T002523Z DTSTART:19870903T002523Z 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=19870903_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870903_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870904_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870904T004833Z DTSTART:19870904T004833Z SUMMARY:Mars at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mars passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870904_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870904_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870905_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870905T221646Z DTSTART:19870905T221646Z 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=19870905_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870905_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870906_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870906T024145Z DTSTART:19870906T024145Z 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=19870906_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870906_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870907_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870907T181249Z DTSTART:19870907T181249Z 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=19870907_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870907_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870908_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870908T205435Z DTSTART:19870908T205435Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Uranus and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Uranus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°30'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870908_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870908_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870909_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870909T181136Z DTSTART:19870909T181136Z SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870909_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870909_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870910_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870910T202958Z DTSTART:19870910T202958Z 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=19870910_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870910_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870910_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870910T234301Z DTSTART:19870910T234301Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870910_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870910_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870913_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870913T053157Z DTSTART:19870913T053157Z 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=19870913_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870913_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870914_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870914T234508Z DTSTART:19870914T234508Z 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=19870914_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870914_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870915_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870915T011754Z DTSTART:19870915T011754Z 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 Southern and Western Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870915_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870915_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870917_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870917T084749Z DTSTART:19870917T084749Z SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870917_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870917_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870918_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870918T030404Z DTSTART:19870918T030404Z 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=19870918_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870918_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870918_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870918T052037Z DTSTART:19870918T052037Z 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=19870918_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870918_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870921_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870921T080914Z DTSTART:19870921T080914Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870921_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870921_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870923_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870923T030937Z DTSTART:19870923T030937Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870923_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870923_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870923_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870923T031159Z DTSTART:19870923T031159Z SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from China, south-western Japan and eastern Kazakhstan. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870923_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870923_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870923_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870923T134450Z DTSTART:19870923T134450Z 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=19870923_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870923_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870925_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870925T004732Z DTSTART:19870925T004732Z 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=19870925_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870925_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870925_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870925T042435Z DTSTART:19870925T042435Z 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=19870925_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870925_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870925_16_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870925T042435Z DTSTART:19870925T042435Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870925_16_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870925_16_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870925_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870925T044032Z DTSTART:19870925T044032Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870925_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870925_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870925_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870925T143833Z DTSTART:19870925T143833Z 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=19870925_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870925_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870927_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870927T185101Z DTSTART:19870927T185101Z SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870927_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870927_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870928_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870928T114341Z DTSTART:19870928T114341Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia and Tasmania. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870928_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870928_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870928_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870928T222226Z DTSTART:19870928T222226Z 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=19870928_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870928_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870928_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870928T234934Z DTSTART:19870928T234934Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°24'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870928_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870928_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870930_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870930T064020Z DTSTART:19870930T064020Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Delta Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Delta Sagittarii (Kaus-Media) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870930_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870930_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19870930_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870930T103937Z DTSTART:19870930T103937Z 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=19870930_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19870930_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871004_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871004T003447Z DTSTART:19871004T003447Z 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=19871004_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871004_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871004_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19870929T051234Z DTSTART:19870929T051234Z 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=19871004_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871004_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871004_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871004T051234Z DTSTART:19871004T051234Z 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=19871004_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871004_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871004_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871004T225309Z DTSTART:19871004T225309Z 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=19871004_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871004_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871006_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871006T052559Z DTSTART:19871006T052559Z SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871006_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871006_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871007_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871007T040200Z DTSTART:19871007T040200Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, Alaska and north-western Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871007_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871007_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871007_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871007T041214Z DTSTART:19871007T041214Z 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=19871007_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871007_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871008_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871008T013402Z DTSTART:19871008T013402Z 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=19871008_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871008_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871008_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871008T043921Z DTSTART:19871008T043921Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871008_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871008_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871009_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871009T013415Z DTSTART:19871009T013415Z SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871009_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871009_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871009_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871009T124724Z DTSTART:19871009T124724Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871009_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871009_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871010_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871010T031517Z DTSTART:19871010T031517Z SUMMARY:136199 Eris at opposition DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871010_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871010_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871010_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871010T144113Z DTSTART:19871010T144113Z 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=19871010_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871010_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871010_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871010T162716Z DTSTART:19871010T162716Z SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871010_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871010_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871011_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871011T164414Z DTSTART:19871011T164414Z SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871011_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871011_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871012_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871012T093935Z DTSTART:19871012T093935Z 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, French Polynesia, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Clipperton Island and Navassa Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871012_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871012_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871014_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871014T180616Z DTSTART:19871014T180616Z 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=19871014_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871014_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871015_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871015T212208Z DTSTART:19871015T212208Z 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=19871015_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871015_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871017_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871017T121535Z DTSTART:19871017T121535Z 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=19871017_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871017_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871018_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871018T142431Z DTSTART:19871018T142431Z 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=19871018_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871018_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871018_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871018T181615Z DTSTART:19871018T181615Z SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871018_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871018_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871020_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871020T003636Z DTSTART:19871020T003636Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°27'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871020_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871020_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871021_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871021T041047Z DTSTART:19871021T041047Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871021_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871021_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871021_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871021T184158Z DTSTART:19871021T184158Z SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871021_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871021_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871022_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871022T172911Z DTSTART:19871022T172911Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871022_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871022_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871024_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871024T032211Z DTSTART:19871024T032211Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871024_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871024_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871024_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871024T190007Z DTSTART:19871024T190007Z SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871024_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871024_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871024_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871024T221013Z DTSTART:19871024T221013Z 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=19871024_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871024_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871025_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871025T173411Z DTSTART:19871025T173411Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Namibia, Angola and Botswana amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871025_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871025_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871026_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871026T074856Z DTSTART:19871026T074856Z 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=19871026_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871026_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871026_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871026T090036Z DTSTART:19871026T090036Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°18'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871026_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871026_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871028_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871028T074609Z DTSTART:19871028T074609Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871028_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871028_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871028_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871028T182928Z DTSTART:19871028T182928Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Neptune and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Neptune and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871028_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871028_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871029_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871029T171051Z DTSTART:19871029T171051Z 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=19871029_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871029_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871030_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871030T023644Z DTSTART:19871030T023644Z 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=19871030_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871030_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871102_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871102T233846Z DTSTART:19871102T233846Z 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=19871102_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871102_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871103_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871103T154030Z DTSTART:19871103T154030Z 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=19871103_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871103_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871104_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871104T041918Z DTSTART:19871104T041918Z 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=19871104_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871104_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871104_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871104T071359Z DTSTART:19871104T071359Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871104_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871104_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871104_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871104T072859Z DTSTART:19871104T072859Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871104_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871104_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871105_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871105T164548Z DTSTART:19871105T164548Z 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=19871105_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871105_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871106_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871106T235416Z DTSTART:19871106T235416Z 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=19871106_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871106_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871108_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871108T182905Z DTSTART:19871108T182905Z 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, Asia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871108_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871108_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871111_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871111T032446Z DTSTART:19871111T032446Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871111_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871111_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871112_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871112T175326Z DTSTART:19871112T175326Z 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=19871112_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871112_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871112_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871112T182929Z DTSTART:19871112T182929Z SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871112_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871112_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871113_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871113T083459Z DTSTART:19871113T083459Z 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=19871113_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871113_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871113_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871113T083459Z DTSTART:19871113T083459Z 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=19871113_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871113_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871113_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871113T143854Z DTSTART:19871113T143854Z 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=19871113_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871113_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871118_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871118T004600Z DTSTART:19871118T004600Z SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871118_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871118_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871118_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871118T171817Z DTSTART:19871118T171817Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Spica DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Hawaii, Midway Atoll and Johnston Atoll. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871118_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871118_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871119_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871119T005614Z DTSTART:19871119T005614Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871119_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871119_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871120_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871120T010152Z DTSTART:19871120T010152Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871120_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871120_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1987_19_0088P_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871120T120000Z DTSTART:19871120T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet 88P/Howell passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet 88P/Howell makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1987_19_0088P_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1987_19_0088P_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871120_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871120T155837Z DTSTART:19871120T155837Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°07'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871120_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871120_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871121_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871121T063408Z DTSTART:19871121T063408Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871121_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871121_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871121_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871121T235123Z DTSTART:19871121T235123Z SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871121_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871121_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871122_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871122T162109Z DTSTART:19871122T162109Z 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=19871122_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871122_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871122_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871122T210539Z DTSTART:19871122T210539Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°10'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871122_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871122_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871123_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871123T012957Z DTSTART:19871123T012957Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871123_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871123_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871124_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871124T100340Z DTSTART:19871124T100340Z 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=19871124_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871124_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871124_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871124T144828Z DTSTART:19871124T144828Z 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=19871124_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871124_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871128_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871128T003736Z DTSTART:19871128T003736Z 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=19871128_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871128_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871128_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871128T144921Z DTSTART:19871128T144921Z SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871128_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871128_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871201_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871201T064854Z DTSTART:19871201T064854Z 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=19871201_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871201_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871201_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871201T093951Z DTSTART:19871201T093951Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871201_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871201_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871202_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871202T062603Z DTSTART:19871202T062603Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871202_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871202_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871202_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871202T133516Z DTSTART:19871202T133516Z SUMMARY:Pheonicid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871202_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871202_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871203_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871203T093109Z DTSTART:19871203T093109Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871203_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871203_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871204_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871204T030447Z DTSTART:19871204T030447Z 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=19871204_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871204_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871204_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871204T075152Z DTSTART:19871204T075152Z 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=19871204_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871204_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871205_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871205T080058Z DTSTART:19871205T080058Z 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=19871205_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871205_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871206_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871206T023949Z DTSTART:19871206T023949Z 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 South America. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871206_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871206_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871206_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871206T121459Z DTSTART:19871206T121459Z SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871206_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871206_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871207_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871207T115353Z DTSTART:19871207T115353Z SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871207_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871207_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871209_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871209T111025Z DTSTART:19871209T111025Z SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871209_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871209_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871210_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871210T140736Z DTSTART:19871210T140736Z 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=19871210_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871210_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871212_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871212T100203Z DTSTART:19871212T100203Z SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871212_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871212_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871213_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871213T114155Z DTSTART:19871213T114155Z 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=19871213_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871213_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871214_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871214T135727Z DTSTART:19871214T135727Z SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871214_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871214_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871215_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871215T121721Z DTSTART:19871215T121721Z SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871215_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871215_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871216_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871216T024341Z DTSTART:19871216T024341Z 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=19871216_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871216_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871216_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871216T025938Z DTSTART:19871216T025938Z 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 and Western Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871216_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871216_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871216_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871216T082503Z DTSTART:19871216T082503Z SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871216_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871216_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871217_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871217T003000Z DTSTART:19871217T003000Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Venus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871217_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871217_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871217_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871217T180227Z DTSTART:19871217T180227Z 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=19871217_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871217_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871217_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871217T205800Z DTSTART:19871217T205800Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871217_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871217_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871218_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871218T071240Z DTSTART:19871218T071240Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871218_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871218_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871219_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871219T083615Z DTSTART:19871219T083615Z 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=19871219_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871219_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871220_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871220T064227Z DTSTART:19871220T064227Z SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871220_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871220_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871220_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871220T182626Z DTSTART:19871220T182626Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871220_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871220_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871221_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871221T040716Z DTSTART:19871221T040716Z 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=19871221_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871221_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871222_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871222T094613Z DTSTART:19871222T094613Z SUMMARY:December solstice DESCRIPTION:22 December will be the shortest day of 1987 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871222_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871222T111131Z DTSTART:19871222T111131Z 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=19871222_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871222_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871222T214306Z DTSTART:19871222T214306Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871222_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871222T221900Z DTSTART:19871222T221900Z SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 1987 DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871222_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871222T225407Z DTSTART:19871222T225407Z 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=19871222_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871222_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871223_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871223T080625Z DTSTART:19871223T080625Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871223_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871223_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871227_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871227T100120Z DTSTART:19871227T100120Z 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=19871227_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871227_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871228_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871228T120637Z DTSTART:19871228T120637Z 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=19871228_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871228_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871228_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871228T150417Z DTSTART:19871228T150417Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871228_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871228_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871229_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871229T231147Z DTSTART:19871229T231147Z 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=19871229_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871229_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19871231_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19871231T140641Z DTSTART:19871231T140641Z 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=19871231_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19871231_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19880102_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19880102T092825Z DTSTART:19880102T092825Z 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 and Hawaii. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19880102_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19880102_16_100 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