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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960101_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960101T003111Z
DTSTART:19960101T003111Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960101_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960101_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960101_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960101T071753Z
DTSTART:19960101T071753Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960101_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960101_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960102_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960102T192305Z
DTSTART:19960102T192305Z
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=19960102_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960102_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960102_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960104T192305Z
DTSTART:19960104T192305Z
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=19960102_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960102_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960104_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960104T055252Z
DTSTART:19960104T055252Z
SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960104_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960104_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960104_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960104T072440Z
DTSTART:19960104T072440Z
SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960104_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960104_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960105_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960105T012132Z
DTSTART:19960105T012132Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960105_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960105_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960105_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960105T113133Z
DTSTART:19960105T113133Z
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=19960105_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960105_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960105_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960105T205053Z
DTSTART:19960105T205053Z
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=19960105_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960105_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960105_08_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960105T224813Z
DTSTART:19960105T224813Z
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=19960105_08_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960105_08_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960107_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960107T234157Z
DTSTART:19960107T234157Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:Mars and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960107_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960107_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960112_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960112T062954Z
DTSTART:19960112T062954Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960112_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960112_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960113_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960113T204542Z
DTSTART:19960113T204542Z
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=19960113_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960113_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960116_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960116T024518Z
DTSTART:19960116T024518Z
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=19960116_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960116_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960118_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960118T194648Z
DTSTART:19960118T194648Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960118_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960118_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960118_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960118T213555Z
DTSTART:19960118T213555Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960118_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960118_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960119_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960119T180434Z
DTSTART:19960119T180434Z
SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960119_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960119_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960119_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960119T230611Z
DTSTART:19960119T230611Z
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=19960119_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960119_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960119_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960119T233620Z
DTSTART:19960119T233620Z
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=19960119_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960119_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960120_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960120T125137Z
DTSTART:19960120T125137Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960120_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960120_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960121_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960121T071208Z
DTSTART:19960121T071208Z
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=19960121_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960121_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960123_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960123T054258Z
DTSTART:19960123T054258Z
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=19960123_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960123_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960123_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960123T082603Z
DTSTART:19960123T082603Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960123_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960123_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960124_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960124T010917Z
DTSTART:19960124T010917Z
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=19960124_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960124_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960124_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960124T034739Z
DTSTART:19960124T034739Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960124_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960124_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960127_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960127T111422Z
DTSTART:19960127T111422Z
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=19960127_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960127_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960201_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960201T154316Z
DTSTART:19960201T154316Z
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=19960201_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960201_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960202_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960202T132553Z
DTSTART:19960202T132553Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn pass within 1°08' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960202_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960202_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960203_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960203T013112Z
DTSTART:19960203T013112Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°15'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960203_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960203_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960204_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960204T155735Z
DTSTART:19960204T155735Z
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=19960204_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960204_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960205_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960205T172616Z
DTSTART:19960205T172616Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Ceres and Pluto
DESCRIPTION:Ceres and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960205_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960205_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960206_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960206T031956Z
DTSTART:19960206T031956Z
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=19960206_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960206_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960206_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960206T102236Z
DTSTART:19960206T102236Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960206_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960206_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960208_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960208T152341Z
DTSTART:19960208T152341Z
SUMMARY:α-Centaurid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960208_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960208_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960211_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960211T142523Z
DTSTART:19960211T142523Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3'50". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960211_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960211_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960211_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960211T212719Z
DTSTART:19960211T212719Z
SUMMARY:Saturn ring plane crossing
DESCRIPTION:Saturn's seasons are changing, making its rings appear edge-on from the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960211_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960211_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960211_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960205T220127Z
DTSTART:19960205T220127Z
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=19960211_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960211_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960211_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960211T220127Z
DTSTART:19960211T220127Z
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=19960211_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960211_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960212_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960212T083742Z
DTSTART:19960212T083742Z
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=19960212_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960212_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960215_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960215T142041Z
DTSTART:19960215T142041Z
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=19960215_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960215_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960215_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960215T150110Z
DTSTART:19960215T150110Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960215_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960215_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960216_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960216T220850Z
DTSTART:19960216T220850Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960216_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960216_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960217_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960217T055911Z
DTSTART:19960217T055911Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960217_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960217_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960217_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960217T084113Z
DTSTART:19960217T084113Z
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=19960217_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960217_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960217_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960217T123132Z
DTSTART:19960217T123132Z
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=19960217_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960217_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960218_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960218T233119Z
DTSTART:19960218T233119Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960218_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960218_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960220_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960220T103459Z
DTSTART:19960220T103459Z
SUMMARY:Mars at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mars passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960220_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960220_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960220_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960220T191113Z
DTSTART:19960220T191113Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°18'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960220_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960220_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960222_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960222T043700Z
DTSTART:19960222T043700Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3'30". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960222_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960222_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960222_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960222T043859Z
DTSTART:19960222T043859Z
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=19960222_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960222_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960222_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960222T043859Z
DTSTART:19960222T043859Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, 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=19960222_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960222_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960225_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960225T062541Z
DTSTART:19960225T062541Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960225_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960225_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960226_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960226T055307Z
DTSTART:19960226T055307Z
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=19960226_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960226_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960229_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960229T070633Z
DTSTART:19960229T070633Z
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=19960229_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960229_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960301_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960301T132537Z
DTSTART:19960301T132537Z
SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at opposition
DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960301_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960301_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960304_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960304T132259Z
DTSTART:19960304T132259Z
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=19960304_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960304_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960305_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960305T092239Z
DTSTART:19960305T092239Z
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=19960305_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960305_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960307_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960307T161038Z
DTSTART:19960307T161038Z
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=19960307_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960307_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960312_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960312T171527Z
DTSTART:19960312T171527Z
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=19960312_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960312_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960314_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960314T051509Z
DTSTART:19960314T051509Z
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=19960314_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960314_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960314_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960314T060945Z
DTSTART:19960314T060945Z
SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960314_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960314_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960314_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960314T061134Z
DTSTART:19960314T061134Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960314_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960314_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960316_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960316T054653Z
DTSTART:19960316T054653Z
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=19960316_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960316_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960317_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960317T081440Z
DTSTART:19960317T081440Z
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=19960317_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960317_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960317_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960317T185420Z
DTSTART:19960317T185420Z
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=19960317_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960317_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960319_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960319T104558Z
DTSTART:19960319T104558Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960319_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960319_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960320_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960320T080518Z
DTSTART:19960320T080518Z
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=19960320_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960320_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960322_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960322T144753Z
DTSTART:19960322T144753Z
SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960322_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960322_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960322_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960322T235347Z
DTSTART:19960322T235347Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960322_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960322_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960323_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960323T015936Z
DTSTART:19960323T015936Z
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=19960323_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960323_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960323_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960323T025601Z
DTSTART:19960323T025601Z
SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at opposition
DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960323_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960323_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960327_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960327T013136Z
DTSTART:19960327T013136Z
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=19960327_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960327_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960328_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960328T023940Z
DTSTART:19960328T023940Z
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=19960328_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960328_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960328_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960328T074457Z
DTSTART:19960328T074457Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960328_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960328_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960331_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960331T113413Z
DTSTART:19960331T113413Z
SUMMARY:Venus at highest altitude in evening sky
DESCRIPTION:Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960331_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960331_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960331_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960331T113413Z
DTSTART:19960331T113413Z
SUMMARY:Venus at greatest elongation east
DESCRIPTION:Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960331_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960331_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960402_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960402T220355Z
DTSTART:19960402T220355Z
SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960402_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960402_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960403_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960403T151013Z
DTSTART:19960403T151013Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and M45
DESCRIPTION:Venus and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960403_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960403_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960404_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960404T000655Z
DTSTART:19960404T000655Z
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=19960404_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960404_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960404_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960404T001000Z
DTSTART:19960404T001000Z
SUMMARY:Total lunar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, the Americas, Africa, Asia, south-western  Russia and Europe. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960404_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960404_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960406_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960406T081628Z
DTSTART:19960406T081628Z
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=19960406_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960406_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960407_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960407T201308Z
DTSTART:19960407T201308Z
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=19960407_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960407_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960409_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960409T061542Z
DTSTART:19960409T061542Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960409_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960409_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960410_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960410T154927Z
DTSTART:19960410T154927Z
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=19960410_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960410_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960410_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960410T165602Z
DTSTART:19960410T165602Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960410_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960410_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960410_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960410T233617Z
DTSTART:19960410T233617Z
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=19960410_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960410_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960411_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960411T024806Z
DTSTART:19960411T024806Z
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=19960411_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960411_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960415_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960415T163605Z
DTSTART:19960415T163605Z
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=19960415_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960415_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960416_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960416T010522Z
DTSTART:19960416T010522Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960416_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960416_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960417_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960417T183041Z
DTSTART:19960417T183041Z
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=19960417_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960417_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960417_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960417T223800Z
DTSTART:19960417T223800Z
SUMMARY:Partial solar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun,  visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Macquarie Island, Pitcairn and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960417_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960417_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960417_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960417T225003Z
DTSTART:19960417T225003Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960417_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960417_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960419_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960419T103038Z
DTSTART:19960419T103038Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960419_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960419_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960419_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960419T182350Z
DTSTART:19960419T182350Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960419_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960419_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960421_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960421T141432Z
DTSTART:19960421T141432Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960421_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960421_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960422_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960422T022940Z
DTSTART:19960422T022940Z
SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960422_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960422_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960423_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960422T061836Z
DTSTART:19960422T061836Z
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=19960423_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960423_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960423_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960423T061836Z
DTSTART:19960423T061836Z
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=19960423_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960423_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960423_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960423T080204Z
DTSTART:19960423T080204Z
SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960423_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960423_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960424_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960424T222408Z
DTSTART:19960424T222408Z
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=19960424_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960424_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960425_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960425T204102Z
DTSTART:19960425T204102Z
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=19960425_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960425_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960429_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960429T111109Z
DTSTART:19960429T111109Z
SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960429_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960429_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960503_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960503T114812Z
DTSTART:19960503T114812Z
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=19960503_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960503_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960504_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960504T153057Z
DTSTART:19960504T153057Z
SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960504_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960504_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960505_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960505T071030Z
DTSTART:19960505T071030Z
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=19960505_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960505_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960505_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960505T102416Z
DTSTART:19960505T102416Z
SUMMARY:Venus at greatest brightness
DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960505_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960505_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960505_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960505T141029Z
DTSTART:19960505T141029Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Ceres
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Ceres pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960505_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960505_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960505_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960505T163609Z
DTSTART:19960505T163609Z
SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960505_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960505_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960506_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960506T214413Z
DTSTART:19960506T214413Z
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=19960506_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960506_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960507_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960507T230428Z
DTSTART:19960507T230428Z
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=19960507_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960507_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960508_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960508T001121Z
DTSTART:19960508T001121Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960508_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960508_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960508_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960508T063718Z
DTSTART:19960508T063718Z
SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960508_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960508_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960508_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960508T191454Z
DTSTART:19960508T191454Z
SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960508_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960508_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960510_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960510T050415Z
DTSTART:19960510T050415Z
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=19960510_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960510_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960513_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960513T103554Z
DTSTART:19960513T103554Z
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=19960513_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960513_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960513_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960513T123216Z
DTSTART:19960513T123216Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960513_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960513_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960515_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960515T010712Z
DTSTART:19960515T010712Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960515_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960515_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960515_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960515T165401Z
DTSTART:19960515T165401Z
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=19960515_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960515_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960516_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960516T025638Z
DTSTART:19960516T025638Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°41'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960516_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960516_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960517_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960517T114732Z
DTSTART:19960517T114732Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960517_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960517_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960520_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960520T004109Z
DTSTART:19960520T004109Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960520_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960520_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960522_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960522T145010Z
DTSTART:19960522T145010Z
SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at opposition
DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960522_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960522_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960522_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960522T161925Z
DTSTART:19960522T161925Z
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=19960522_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960522_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960523_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960523T055352Z
DTSTART:19960523T055352Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960523_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960523_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960525_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960525T141339Z
DTSTART:19960525T141339Z
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=19960525_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960525_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960529_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960529T120305Z
DTSTART:19960529T120305Z
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=19960529_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960529_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960531_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960531T052301Z
DTSTART:19960531T052301Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Mars and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960531_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960531_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960601_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960601T204653Z
DTSTART:19960601T204653Z
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=19960601_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960601_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960602_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960602T200550Z
DTSTART:19960602T200550Z
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=19960602_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960602_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960603_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960603T161608Z
DTSTART:19960603T161608Z
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=19960603_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960603_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960604_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960604T043234Z
DTSTART:19960604T043234Z
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=19960604_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960604_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960604_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960604T053111Z
DTSTART:19960604T053111Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960604_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960604_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960608_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960608T110606Z
DTSTART:19960608T110606Z
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=19960608_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960608_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960609_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960609T195204Z
DTSTART:19960609T195204Z
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=19960609_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960609_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960609_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960609T213926Z
DTSTART:19960609T213926Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°09'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960609_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960609_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960610_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960610T035413Z
DTSTART:19960610T035413Z
SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960610_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960610_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960610_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960610T140852Z
DTSTART:19960610T140852Z
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=19960610_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960610_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960610_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960616T140852Z
DTSTART:19960616T140852Z
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=19960610_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960610_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960610_11_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960610T161329Z
DTSTART:19960610T161329Z
SUMMARY:Venus at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960610_11_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960610_11_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960614_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960614T002027Z
DTSTART:19960614T002027Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960614_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960614_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960614_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960614T002734Z
DTSTART:19960614T002734Z
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=19960614_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960614_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960614_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960614T002734Z
DTSTART:19960614T002734Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960614_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960614_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960614_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960614T004834Z
DTSTART:19960614T004834Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960614_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960614_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960614_20_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960614T133721Z
DTSTART:19960614T133721Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°04'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960614_20_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960614_20_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960615_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960615T074256Z
DTSTART:19960615T074256Z
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=19960615_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960615_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960616_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960616T013713Z
DTSTART:19960616T013713Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960616_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960616_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960616_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960616T082650Z
DTSTART:19960616T082650Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960616_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960616_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960619_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960619T062249Z
DTSTART:19960619T062249Z
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=19960619_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960619_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960621_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960621T022528Z
DTSTART:19960621T022528Z
SUMMARY:June solstice
DESCRIPTION:21 June will be the longest day of 1996 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960621_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960621_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960623_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960623T113643Z
DTSTART:19960623T113643Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960623_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960623_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960624_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960624T052353Z
DTSTART:19960624T052353Z
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=19960624_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960624_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960627_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960627T003739Z
DTSTART:19960627T003739Z
SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960627_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960627_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960630_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960630T034543Z
DTSTART:19960630T034543Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960630_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960630_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960701_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960701T035807Z
DTSTART:19960701T035807Z
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=19960701_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960701_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960701_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960701T050508Z
DTSTART:19960701T050508Z
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=19960701_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960701_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960701_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960701T093423Z
DTSTART:19960701T093423Z
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=19960701_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960701_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960701_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960701T102121Z
DTSTART:19960701T102121Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960701_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960701_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960701_08_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960701T221046Z
DTSTART:19960701T221046Z
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=19960701_08_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960701_08_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960704_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960704T113403Z
DTSTART:19960704T113403Z
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=19960704_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960704_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960705_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960705T173305Z
DTSTART:19960705T173305Z
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=19960705_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960705_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960705_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960705T185936Z
DTSTART:19960705T185936Z
SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960705_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960705_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960706_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960706T054147Z
DTSTART:19960706T054147Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960706_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960706_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960707_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960707T035505Z
DTSTART:19960707T035505Z
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=19960707_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960707_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960707_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960707T053214Z
DTSTART:19960707T053214Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°55'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960707_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960707_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960707_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960707T185523Z
DTSTART:19960707T185523Z
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=19960707_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960707_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960711_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960711T090713Z
DTSTART:19960711T090713Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960711_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960711_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960712_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960712T083553Z
DTSTART:19960712T083553Z
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=19960712_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960712_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960712_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960712T083553Z
DTSTART:19960712T083553Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, Corsica, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands, Orkney, Northern Ireland and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960712_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960712_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960712_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960712T083922Z
DTSTART:19960712T083922Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960712_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960712_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960712_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960712T230722Z
DTSTART:19960712T230722Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960712_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960712_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960713_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960713T105530Z
DTSTART:19960713T105530Z
SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960713_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960713_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960715_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960715T161433Z
DTSTART:19960715T161433Z
SUMMARY:Venus at greatest brightness
DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960715_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960715_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960715_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960715T161618Z
DTSTART:19960715T161618Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960715_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960715_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960716_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960716T064408Z
DTSTART:19960716T064408Z
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=19960716_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960716_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960716_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960716T133244Z
DTSTART:19960716T133244Z
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=19960716_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960716_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960718_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960718T174714Z
DTSTART:19960718T174714Z
SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960718_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960718_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960718_12_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960718T203916Z
DTSTART:19960718T203916Z
SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960718_12_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960718_12_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960723_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960723T174933Z
DTSTART:19960723T174933Z
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=19960723_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960723_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960725_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960725T064027Z
DTSTART:19960725T064027Z
SUMMARY:Uranus at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960725_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960725_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960728_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960728T112244Z
DTSTART:19960728T112244Z
SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960728_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960728_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960728_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960728T150350Z
DTSTART:19960728T150350Z
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=19960728_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960728_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960728_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960728T154053Z
DTSTART:19960728T154053Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960728_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960728_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960729_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960729T140748Z
DTSTART:19960729T140748Z
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=19960729_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960729_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960729_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960729T200143Z
DTSTART:19960729T200143Z
SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960729_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960729_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960729_10_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960729T201645Z
DTSTART:19960729T201645Z
SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960729_10_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960729_10_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960730_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960730T073446Z
DTSTART:19960730T073446Z
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=19960730_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960730_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960730_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960730T103509Z
DTSTART:19960730T103509Z
SUMMARY:Blue Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960730_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960730_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960803_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960803T114306Z
DTSTART:19960803T114306Z
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=19960803_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960803_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960803_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960803T131316Z
DTSTART:19960803T131316Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960803_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960803_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960806_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960806T052523Z
DTSTART:19960806T052523Z
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=19960806_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960806_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960808_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960808T023511Z
DTSTART:19960808T023511Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960808_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960808_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960808_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960808T065205Z
DTSTART:19960808T065205Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada and Greenland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960808_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960808_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960810_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960810T035422Z
DTSTART:19960810T035422Z
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=19960810_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960810_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960810_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960810T040002Z
DTSTART:19960810T040002Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960810_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960810_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960810_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960810T212948Z
DTSTART:19960810T212948Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960810_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960810_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960812_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960812T094552Z
DTSTART:19960812T094552Z
SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960812_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960812_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960812_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960812T162903Z
DTSTART:19960812T162903Z
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=19960812_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960812_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960814_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960814T073517Z
DTSTART:19960814T073517Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960814_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960814_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960816_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960816T031237Z
DTSTART:19960816T031237Z
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=19960816_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960816_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960816_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960816T181230Z
DTSTART:19960816T181230Z
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=19960816_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960816_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960816_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960816T181230Z
DTSTART:19960816T181230Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960816_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960816_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960816_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960816T182445Z
DTSTART:19960816T182445Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960816_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960816_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960817_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960817T143711Z
DTSTART:19960817T143711Z
SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960817_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960817_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960819_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960819T050338Z
DTSTART:19960819T050338Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960819_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960819_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1996_19_0022P_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960819T120000Z
DTSTART:19960819T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 22P/Kopff passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet 22P/Kopff makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1996_19_0022P_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1996_19_0022P_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960819_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960819T185817Z
DTSTART:19960819T185817Z
SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960819_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960819_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960820_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960820T173416Z
DTSTART:19960820T173416Z
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=19960820_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960820_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960820_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960903T173416Z
DTSTART:19960903T173416Z
SUMMARY:Venus at highest altitude in morning sky
DESCRIPTION:Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960820_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960820_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960821_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960811T095719Z
DTSTART:19960811T095719Z
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=19960821_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960821_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960821_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960821T095719Z
DTSTART:19960821T095719Z
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=19960821_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960821_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960822_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960822T033703Z
DTSTART:19960822T033703Z
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=19960822_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960822_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960822_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960822T225440Z
DTSTART:19960822T225440Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960822_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960822_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960824_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960824T213142Z
DTSTART:19960824T213142Z
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=19960824_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960824_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960824_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960824T220413Z
DTSTART:19960824T220413Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960824_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960824_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960827_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960827T024218Z
DTSTART:19960827T024218Z
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=19960827_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960827_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960827_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960827T165308Z
DTSTART:19960827T165308Z
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=19960827_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960827_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960828_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960828T175209Z
DTSTART:19960828T175209Z
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=19960828_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960828_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960830_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960830T193030Z
DTSTART:19960830T193030Z
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=19960830_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960830_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960830_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960830T210030Z
DTSTART:19960830T210030Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960830_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960830_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960831_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960831T170509Z
DTSTART:19960831T170509Z
SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960831_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960831_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960903_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960903T143434Z
DTSTART:19960903T143434Z
SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960903_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960903_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960904_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960904T005714Z
DTSTART:19960904T005714Z
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=19960904_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960904_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960904T093634Z
DTSTART:19960904T093634Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960904_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960904T103703Z
DTSTART:19960904T103703Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars pass within 2°51' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1996_19_0096P_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960904T120000Z
DTSTART:19960904T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 96P/Machholz passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet 96P/Machholz makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1996_19_0096P_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1996_19_0096P_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960904_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960904T134918Z
DTSTART:19960904T134918Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from Russia, Alaska and Canada. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960904_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960904T152326Z
DTSTART:19960904T152326Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960904_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960904T190638Z
DTSTART:19960904T190638Z
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=19960904_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960904_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960908_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960908T165154Z
DTSTART:19960908T165154Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Venus and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Venus and Mars pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960908_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960908_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960908_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960908T190545Z
DTSTART:19960908T190545Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960908_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960908_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960908_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960908T214718Z
DTSTART:19960908T214718Z
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=19960908_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960908_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960908_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960908T231037Z
DTSTART:19960908T231037Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960908_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960908_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960909_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960909T013630Z
DTSTART:19960909T013630Z
SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960909_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960909_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960909_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960909T014619Z
DTSTART:19960909T014619Z
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=19960909_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960909_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960912_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960912T230844Z
DTSTART:19960912T230844Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960912_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960912_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960915_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960915T103448Z
DTSTART:19960915T103448Z
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=19960915_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960915_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960917_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960917T130108Z
DTSTART:19960917T130108Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960917_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960917_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960920_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960920T112319Z
DTSTART:19960920T112319Z
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=19960920_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960920_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960921_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960921T052250Z
DTSTART:19960921T052250Z
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=19960921_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960921_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960921_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960921T055807Z
DTSTART:19960921T055807Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°30'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960921_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960921_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960921_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960921T142904Z
DTSTART:19960921T142904Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and M44
DESCRIPTION:Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960921_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960921_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960922_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960922T180107Z
DTSTART:19960922T180107Z
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=19960922_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960922_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960924_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960924T214254Z
DTSTART:19960924T214254Z
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=19960924_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960924_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960924_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960924T233633Z
DTSTART:19960924T233633Z
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=19960924_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960924_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960926_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960926T012624Z
DTSTART:19960926T012624Z
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=19960926_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960926_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960926_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960926T190302Z
DTSTART:19960926T190302Z
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=19960926_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960926_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960927_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960927T021611Z
DTSTART:19960927T021611Z
SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960927_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960927_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960927_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960927T024340Z
DTSTART:19960927T024340Z
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=19960927_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960927_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960927_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960927T025044Z
DTSTART:19960927T025044Z
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=19960927_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960927_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960927_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960927T025500Z
DTSTART:19960927T025500Z
SUMMARY:Total lunar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, south-western  Russia and Western Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960927_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960927_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19960927_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19960927T041957Z
DTSTART:19960927T041957Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960927_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19960927_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961001_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961001T180946Z
DTSTART:19961001T180946Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961001_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961001_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961001_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961001T221700Z
DTSTART:19961001T221700Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Europe, Northern Africa, Canada, Georgia, Greenland, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, Corsica, Guernsey, Svalbard, Menorca, Mallorca, Shetland, Orkney and Northern Ireland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961001_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961001_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961002_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961002T042828Z
DTSTART:19961002T042828Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961002_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961002_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961002_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961002T225700Z
DTSTART:19961002T225700Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961002_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961002_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961003_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961003T032906Z
DTSTART:19961003T032906Z
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=19961003_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961003_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961003_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961003T032906Z
DTSTART:19961003T032906Z
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=19961003_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961003_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961004_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961004T120448Z
DTSTART:19961004T120448Z
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=19961004_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961004_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961005_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961005T125153Z
DTSTART:19961005T125153Z
SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961005_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961005_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961006_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961006T151714Z
DTSTART:19961006T151714Z
SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961006_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961006_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961006_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961006T175230Z
DTSTART:19961006T175230Z
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=19961006_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961006_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961007_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961007T120334Z
DTSTART:19961007T120334Z
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=19961007_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961007_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961007_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961007T145844Z
DTSTART:19961007T145844Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961007_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961007_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961008_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961008T085745Z
DTSTART:19961008T085745Z
SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961008_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961008_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961009_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961009T015048Z
DTSTART:19961009T015048Z
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=19961009_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961009_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961009_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961009T040823Z
DTSTART:19961009T040823Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961009_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961009_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961009_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961009T234916Z
DTSTART:19961009T234916Z
SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961009_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961009_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961009_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961009T235155Z
DTSTART:19961009T235155Z
SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961009_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961009_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961011_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961011T000516Z
DTSTART:19961011T000516Z
SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961011_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961011_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961011_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961011T094538Z
DTSTART:19961011T094538Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961011_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961011_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961011_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961011T111625Z
DTSTART:19961011T111625Z
SUMMARY:136199 Eris at opposition
DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961011_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961011_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961012_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961012T140300Z
DTSTART:19961012T140300Z
SUMMARY:Partial solar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun,  visible from parts of Northern America, Europe, Africa, western  Russia and Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961012_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961012_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961012_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961012T141548Z
DTSTART:19961012T141548Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961012_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961012_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1996_19_0067P_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961014T120000Z
DTSTART:19961014T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1996_19_0067P_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1996_19_0067P_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961014_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961014T235111Z
DTSTART:19961014T235111Z
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=19961014_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961014_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961018_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961018T013407Z
DTSTART:19961018T013407Z
SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961018_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961018_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961018_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961018T152146Z
DTSTART:19961018T152146Z
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=19961018_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961018_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961018_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961018T160604Z
DTSTART:19961018T160604Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961018_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961018_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961019_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961019T180938Z
DTSTART:19961019T180938Z
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=19961019_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961019_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961021_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961021T020104Z
DTSTART:19961021T020104Z
SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961021_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961021_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961022_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961022T084440Z
DTSTART:19961022T084440Z
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=19961022_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961022_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961024_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961024T022148Z
DTSTART:19961024T022148Z
SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961024_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961024_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961024_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961024T083723Z
DTSTART:19961024T083723Z
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=19961024_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961024_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961024_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961024T102111Z
DTSTART:19961024T102111Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961024_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961024_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961024_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961024T104513Z
DTSTART:19961024T104513Z
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=19961024_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961024_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961026_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961026T141109Z
DTSTART:19961026T141109Z
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=19961026_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961026_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961029_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961029T033136Z
DTSTART:19961029T033136Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961029_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961029_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961029_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961029T073520Z
DTSTART:19961029T073520Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, Greenland, Alaska and Russia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961029_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961029_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961102_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961102T000822Z
DTSTART:19961102T000822Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961102_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961102_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961102_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961102T141646Z
DTSTART:19961102T141646Z
SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961102_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961102_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961103_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961103T075050Z
DTSTART:19961103T075050Z
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=19961103_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961103_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961103_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961103T133729Z
DTSTART:19961103T133729Z
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=19961103_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961103_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961105_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961105T051347Z
DTSTART:19961105T051347Z
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=19961105_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961105_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961105_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961105T080915Z
DTSTART:19961105T080915Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961105_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961105_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961108_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961108T084046Z
DTSTART:19961108T084046Z
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=19961108_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961108_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961108_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961108T093224Z
DTSTART:19961108T093224Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961108_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961108_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961111_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961111T041726Z
DTSTART:19961111T041726Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961111_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961111_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961112_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961112T014724Z
DTSTART:19961112T014724Z
SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961112_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961112_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961112_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961112T212848Z
DTSTART:19961112T212848Z
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=19961112_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961112_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961115_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961115T040320Z
DTSTART:19961115T040320Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961115_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961115_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961115_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961115T043157Z
DTSTART:19961115T043157Z
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=19961115_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961115_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961115_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961115T052737Z
DTSTART:19961115T052737Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961115_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961115_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961116_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961116T044129Z
DTSTART:19961116T044129Z
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=19961116_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961116_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961117_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961117T080241Z
DTSTART:19961117T080241Z
SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961117_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961117_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961118_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961118T010927Z
DTSTART:19961118T010927Z
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=19961118_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961118_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961120_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961120T132039Z
DTSTART:19961120T132039Z
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=19961120_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961120_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961120_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961120T150525Z
DTSTART:19961120T150525Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961120_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961120_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961121_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961121T071031Z
DTSTART:19961121T071031Z
SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961121_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961121_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961123_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961123T154937Z
DTSTART:19961123T154937Z
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=19961123_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961123_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961125_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961125T004635Z
DTSTART:19961125T004635Z
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=19961125_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961125_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961125_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961125T040953Z
DTSTART:19961125T040953Z
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=19961125_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961125_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961125_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961125T121958Z
DTSTART:19961125T121958Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961125_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961125_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961125_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961125T162405Z
DTSTART:19961125T162405Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, Alaska, Greenland and Kazakhstan amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961125_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961125_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961127_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961127T221328Z
DTSTART:19961127T221328Z
SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961127_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961127_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961201_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961201T103040Z
DTSTART:19961201T103040Z
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=19961201_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961201_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961201_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961201T205915Z
DTSTART:19961201T205915Z
SUMMARY:Pheonicid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961201_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961201_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961203_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961203T050616Z
DTSTART:19961203T050616Z
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=19961203_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961203_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961203_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961203T122705Z
DTSTART:19961203T122705Z
SUMMARY:Saturn ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961203_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961203_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961203_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961203T184251Z
DTSTART:19961203T184251Z
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=19961203_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961203_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961203_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961203T211139Z
DTSTART:19961203T211139Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961203_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961203_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961205_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961205T193624Z
DTSTART:19961205T193624Z
SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961205_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961205_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961206_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961206T191423Z
DTSTART:19961206T191423Z
SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961206_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961206_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961208_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961208T131525Z
DTSTART:19961208T131525Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°57'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961208_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961208_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961208_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961208T140110Z
DTSTART:19961208T140110Z
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=19961208_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961208_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961208_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961208T182905Z
DTSTART:19961208T182905Z
SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961208_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961208_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961210_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961210T165731Z
DTSTART:19961210T165731Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961210_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961210_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961211_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961211T102137Z
DTSTART:19961211T102137Z
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=19961211_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961211_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961211_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961211T171807Z
DTSTART:19961211T171807Z
SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961211_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961211_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961212_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961212T051130Z
DTSTART:19961212T051130Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°10'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961212_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961212_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961212_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961212T203852Z
DTSTART:19961212T203852Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Ceres
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961212_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961212_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961212_20_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961212T223848Z
DTSTART:19961212T223848Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°10'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961212_20_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961212_20_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961213_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961213T041551Z
DTSTART:19961213T041551Z
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=19961213_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961213_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961213_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961213T211220Z
DTSTART:19961213T211220Z
SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961213_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961213_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961215_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961215T153938Z
DTSTART:19961215T153938Z
SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961215_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961215_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961215_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961215T230046Z
DTSTART:19961215T230046Z
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=19961215_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961215_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961215_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961218T230046Z
DTSTART:19961218T230046Z
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=19961215_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961215_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961217_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961217T093128Z
DTSTART:19961217T093128Z
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=19961217_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961217_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961217_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961217T184304Z
DTSTART:19961217T184304Z
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=19961217_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961217_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961217_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961217T201702Z
DTSTART:19961217T201702Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961217_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961217_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961219_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961219T015114Z
DTSTART:19961219T015114Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961219_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961219_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961219_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961219T135836Z
DTSTART:19961219T135836Z
SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961219_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961219_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961221_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961221T140613Z
DTSTART:19961221T140613Z
SUMMARY:December solstice
DESCRIPTION:21 December will be the shortest day of 1996 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961221_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961221_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961222_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961222T053727Z
DTSTART:19961222T053727Z
SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 1996
DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961222_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961222_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961222_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961222T193019Z
DTSTART:19961222T193019Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961222_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961222_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961222_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961222T233802Z
DTSTART:19961222T233802Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, Russia, Greenland and the Contiguous United States amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961222_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961222_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961224_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961224T134010Z
DTSTART:19961224T134010Z
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=19961224_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961224_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961224_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961224T204056Z
DTSTART:19961224T204056Z
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=19961224_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961224_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961229_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961229T033015Z
DTSTART:19961229T033015Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961229_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961229_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19961229_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19961229T052533Z
DTSTART:19961229T052533Z
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=19961229_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19961229_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19970101_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19970101T013334Z
DTSTART:19970101T013334Z
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=19970101_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19970101_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19970101_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19970101T033234Z
DTSTART:19970101T033234Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°04'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19970101_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19970101_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19970101_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:19970101T231548Z
DTSTART:19970101T231548Z
SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19970101_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19970101_07_100
END:VEVENT
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