BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//in-the-sky.org//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19971231_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19971231T130751Z DTSTART:19971231T130751Z 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=19971231_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19971231_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19971231_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19971231T132629Z DTSTART:19971231T132629Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°15'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19971231_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19971231_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980101_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980101T032050Z DTSTART:19980101T032050Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980101_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980101_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980101_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980101T123424Z DTSTART:19980101T123424Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980101_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980101_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980101_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980101T213027Z DTSTART:19980101T213027Z 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=19980101_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980101_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980101_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980101T223744Z DTSTART:19980101T223744Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°40'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980101_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980101_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980103_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980103T083121Z DTSTART:19980103T083121Z 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=19980103_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980103_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980103_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980103T181522Z DTSTART:19980103T181522Z SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980103_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980103_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980104_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980104T211451Z DTSTART:19980104T211451Z SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980104_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980104_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980105_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980105T121313Z DTSTART:19980105T121313Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980105_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980105_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980105_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980105T121954Z DTSTART:19980105T121954Z 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=19980105_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980105_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980105_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980105T121954Z DTSTART:19980105T121954Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Asia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980105_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980105_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980105_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980105T141841Z DTSTART:19980105T141841Z 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=19980105_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980105_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980106_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980103T190809Z DTSTART:19980103T190809Z 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=19980106_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980106_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980106_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980106T190809Z DTSTART:19980106T190809Z 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=19980106_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980106_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980107_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980107T111648Z DTSTART:19980107T111648Z SUMMARY:Mars at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mars passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980107_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980107_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980109_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980109T085441Z DTSTART:19980109T085441Z 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=19980109_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980109_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980109_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980109T124629Z DTSTART:19980109T124629Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Russia, Mongolia and India amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980109_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980109_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980112_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980112T172339Z DTSTART:19980112T172339Z 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=19980112_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980112_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980113_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980113T102030Z DTSTART:19980113T102030Z 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=19980113_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980113_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980116_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980116T111259Z DTSTART:19980116T111259Z SUMMARY:Venus at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980116_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980116_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980118_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980118T203828Z DTSTART:19980118T203828Z 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=19980118_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980118_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980119_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980119T063210Z DTSTART:19980119T063210Z SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980119_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980119_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980119_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980119T222531Z DTSTART:19980119T222531Z 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=19980119_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980119_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980120_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980120T194051Z DTSTART:19980120T194051Z 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=19980120_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980120_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980121_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980121T011257Z DTSTART:19980121T011257Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Mars DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980121_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980121_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980121_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980121T041320Z DTSTART:19980121T041320Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Jupiter and Mars DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mars pass within 11' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980121_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980121_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980125_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980125T162941Z DTSTART:19980125T162941Z SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980125_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980125_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980126_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980126T164531Z DTSTART:19980126T164531Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°10'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980126_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980126_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980126_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980126T233139Z DTSTART:19980126T233139Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980126_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980126_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980127_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980127T003445Z DTSTART:19980127T003445Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980127_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980127_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980127_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980127T031210Z DTSTART:19980127T031210Z 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=19980127_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980127_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980128_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980128T060204Z DTSTART:19980128T060204Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980128_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980128_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980128_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980128T195918Z DTSTART:19980128T195918Z 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=19980128_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980128_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980129_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980129T002513Z DTSTART:19980129T002513Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980129_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980129_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980129_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980129T170512Z DTSTART:19980129T170512Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°01'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980129_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980129_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980130_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980130T011013Z DTSTART:19980130T011013Z 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=19980130_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980130_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980130_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980130T140935Z DTSTART:19980130T140935Z 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=19980130_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980130_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980201_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980201T203836Z DTSTART:19980201T203836Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980201_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980201_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980201_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980201T205854Z DTSTART:19980201T205854Z 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=19980201_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980201_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980201_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980201T205854Z DTSTART:19980201T205854Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Brazil and Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980201_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980201_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980202_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980202T111658Z DTSTART:19980202T111658Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°58'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980202_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980202_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980203_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980203T225359Z DTSTART:19980203T225359Z 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=19980203_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980203_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980205_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980205T143031Z DTSTART:19980205T143031Z 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=19980205_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980205_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980205_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980205T182524Z DTSTART:19980205T182524Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, Corsica, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980205_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980205_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980208_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980208T034642Z DTSTART:19980208T034642Z SUMMARY:α-Centaurid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980208_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980208_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980211_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980211T102237Z DTSTART:19980211T102237Z 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=19980211_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980211_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980213_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980213T125554Z DTSTART:19980213T125554Z 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=19980213_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980213_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980215_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980215T144408Z DTSTART:19980215T144408Z 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=19980215_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980215_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980216_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980216T174114Z DTSTART:19980216T174114Z SUMMARY:Venus at greatest brightness DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980216_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980216_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980219_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980219T152730Z DTSTART:19980219T152730Z 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=19980219_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980219_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1998_19_0055P_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980221T120000Z DTSTART:19980221T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1998_19_0055P_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1998_19_0055P_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980222_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980222T083844Z DTSTART:19980222T083844Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980222_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980222_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980223_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980223T072947Z DTSTART:19980223T072947Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at apogee DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980223_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980223_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980223_12_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980223T083947Z DTSTART:19980223T083947Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Jupiter is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980223_12_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980223_12_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980223_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980223T163108Z DTSTART:19980223T163108Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980223_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980223_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980223_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980223T165052Z DTSTART:19980223T165052Z 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=19980223_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980223_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980224_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980224T182744Z DTSTART:19980224T182744Z 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=19980224_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980224_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980226_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980226T172705Z DTSTART:19980226T172705Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980226_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980226_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980226_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980226T172859Z DTSTART:19980226T172859Z SUMMARY:Total solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from northern Colombia, eastern Panama and north-western Venezuela. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980226_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980226_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980227_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980227T195320Z DTSTART:19980227T195320Z 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=19980227_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980227_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980227_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980227T222120Z DTSTART:19980227T222120Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980227_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980227_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980301_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980301T090858Z DTSTART:19980301T090858Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980301_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980301_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980301_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980301T093851Z DTSTART:19980301T093851Z 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=19980301_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980301_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980301_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980301T093851Z DTSTART:19980301T093851Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980301_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980301_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980304_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980304T033806Z DTSTART:19980304T033806Z SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at opposition DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980304_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980304_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980304_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980304T202058Z DTSTART:19980304T202058Z 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=19980304_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980304_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980305_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980305T001213Z DTSTART:19980305T001213Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Mexico, Cuba and Canada amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980305_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980305_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980305_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980305T084127Z DTSTART:19980305T084127Z 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=19980305_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980305_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980307_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980307T101344Z DTSTART:19980307T101344Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°46'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980307_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980307_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980311_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980311T142609Z DTSTART:19980311T142609Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°10'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980311_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980311_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980313_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980313T042059Z DTSTART:19980313T042059Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, Alaska and western Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980313_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980313_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980313_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980313T043408Z DTSTART:19980313T043408Z 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=19980313_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980313_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980314_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980314T001025Z DTSTART:19980314T001025Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980314_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980314_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980314_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980314T183302Z DTSTART:19980314T183302Z SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980314_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980314_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980315_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980315T003819Z DTSTART:19980315T003819Z 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=19980315_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980315_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980316_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980316T012650Z DTSTART:19980316T012650Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980316_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980316_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980316_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980316T032007Z DTSTART:19980316T032007Z 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=19980316_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980316_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980318_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980318T155321Z DTSTART:19980318T155321Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980318_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980318_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980319_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980319T063806Z DTSTART:19980319T063806Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980319_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980319_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980319_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980319T230951Z DTSTART:19980319T230951Z 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=19980319_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980319_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980319_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980320T230951Z DTSTART:19980320T230951Z 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=19980319_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980319_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980320_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980320T195203Z DTSTART:19980320T195203Z 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=19980320_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980320_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980321_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980321T073834Z DTSTART:19980321T073834Z 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=19980321_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980321_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980324_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980324T185925Z DTSTART:19980324T185925Z 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=19980324_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980324_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980324_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980324T185925Z DTSTART:19980324T185925Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mexico, the Contiguous United States, Australia and Papua New Guinea amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980324_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980324_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980324_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980324T190136Z DTSTART:19980324T190136Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5'32". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980324_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980324_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980325_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980325T130616Z DTSTART:19980325T130616Z SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at opposition DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980325_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980325_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980325_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980325T194806Z DTSTART:19980325T194806Z 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=19980325_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980325_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980326_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980326T111004Z DTSTART:19980326T111004Z 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=19980326_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980326_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980326_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980326T111004Z DTSTART:19980326T111004Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, the Americas, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Corsica, Grenada, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands, Shetland, Orkney and Northern Ireland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980326_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980326_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980326_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980326T113340Z DTSTART:19980326T113340Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980326_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980326_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980328_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980328T031446Z DTSTART:19980328T031446Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980328_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980328_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980328_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980226T044636Z DTSTART:19980226T044636Z 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=19980328_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980328_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980328_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980328T044636Z DTSTART:19980328T044636Z 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=19980328_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980328_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980328_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980328T070353Z DTSTART:19980328T070353Z 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=19980328_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980328_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980328_11_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980328T160539Z DTSTART:19980328T160539Z SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980328_11_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980328_11_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980329_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980329T004656Z DTSTART:19980329T004656Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980329_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980329_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980401_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980401T041635Z DTSTART:19980401T041635Z 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=19980401_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980401_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980401_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980401T075958Z DTSTART:19980401T075958Z 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 Japan, Russia, Marshall Islands and Midway Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980401_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980401_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980403_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980403T201900Z DTSTART:19980403T201900Z 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=19980403_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980403_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980406_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980406T163000Z DTSTART:19980406T163000Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980406_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980406_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980408_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980408T095511Z DTSTART:19980408T095511Z SUMMARY:1 Ceres at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980408_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980408_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980408_13_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980408T191935Z DTSTART:19980408T191935Z 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=19980408_13_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980408_13_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980411_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980411T014626Z DTSTART:19980411T014626Z 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=19980411_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980411_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980411_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980411T222327Z DTSTART:19980411T222327Z 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=19980411_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980411_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980413_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980413T113105Z DTSTART:19980413T113105Z 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=19980413_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980413_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980414_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980414T190433Z DTSTART:19980414T190433Z 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=19980414_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980414_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980419_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980419T195317Z DTSTART:19980419T195317Z 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=19980419_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980419_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980422_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980422T145313Z DTSTART:19980422T145313Z SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980422_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980422_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980422_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980422T234559Z DTSTART:19980422T234559Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter pass within 16' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980422_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980422_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980423_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980423T021722Z DTSTART:19980423T021722Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980423_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980423T070520Z DTSTART:19980423T070520Z 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=19980423_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980423_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980423T070520Z DTSTART:19980423T070520Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980423_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980423T071153Z DTSTART:19980423T071153Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980423_20_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980423T073113Z DTSTART:19980423T073113Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4'47". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_20_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_20_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980423_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980423T073352Z DTSTART:19980423T073352Z 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=19980423_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980423_16_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980423T073352Z DTSTART:19980423T073352Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Southern and Western Asia, Brazil and British Indian Ocean Territory. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_16_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_16_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980423_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980423T202516Z DTSTART:19980423T202516Z SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980423_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980424_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980424T102059Z DTSTART:19980424T102059Z 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=19980424_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980424_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980424_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980424T185644Z DTSTART:19980424T185644Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980424_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980424_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980424_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980424T192454Z DTSTART:19980424T192454Z 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=19980424_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980424_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980424_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980424T192454Z DTSTART:19980424T192454Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980424_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980424_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980425_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980425T175218Z DTSTART:19980425T175218Z 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=19980425_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980425_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980426_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980426T114230Z DTSTART:19980426T114230Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980426_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980426_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980426_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980426T235358Z DTSTART:19980426T235358Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980426_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980426_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980428_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980428T141446Z DTSTART:19980428T141446Z 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=19980428_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980428_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980428_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980428T175152Z DTSTART:19980428T175152Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Europe, Corsica, Guernsey, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas and the Canary Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980428_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980428_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980503_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980503T100420Z DTSTART:19980503T100420Z 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=19980503_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980503_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980504_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980504T111356Z DTSTART:19980504T111356Z SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980504_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980504_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980504_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980504T141047Z DTSTART:19980504T141047Z 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=19980504_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980504_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980504_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980507T141047Z DTSTART:19980507T141047Z 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=19980504_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980504_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980506_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980506T045002Z DTSTART:19980506T045002Z SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980506_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980506_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980508_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980508T085456Z DTSTART:19980508T085456Z 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=19980508_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980508_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980508_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980508T185042Z DTSTART:19980508T185042Z SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980508_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980508_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980509_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980509T052122Z DTSTART:19980509T052122Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980509_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980509_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980511_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980511T142919Z DTSTART:19980511T142919Z 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=19980511_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980511_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980512_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980512T160534Z DTSTART:19980512T160534Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980512_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980512_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980512_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980512T191259Z DTSTART:19980512T191259Z 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=19980512_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980512_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980512_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980512T222507Z DTSTART:19980512T222507Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mercury and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Saturn pass within 45' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980512_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980512_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980513_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980513T150744Z DTSTART:19980513T150744Z 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=19980513_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980513_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980517_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980517T144251Z DTSTART:19980517T144251Z SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980517_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980517_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980518_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980518T052718Z DTSTART:19980518T052718Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980518_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980518_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980518_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980518T231248Z DTSTART:19980518T231248Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°09'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980518_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980518_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980519_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980519T043553Z DTSTART:19980519T043553Z 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=19980519_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980519_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980520_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980520T231635Z DTSTART:19980520T231635Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980520_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980520_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980520_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980520T232805Z DTSTART:19980520T232805Z 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=19980520_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980520_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980520_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980520T232805Z DTSTART:19980520T232805Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980520_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980520_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980522_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980522T215027Z DTSTART:19980522T215027Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°40'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980522_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980522_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980522_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980522T224528Z DTSTART:19980522T224528Z 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=19980522_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980522_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980523_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980523T081312Z DTSTART:19980523T081312Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980523_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980523_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980523_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980523T090442Z DTSTART:19980523T090442Z 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=19980523_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980523_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980524_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980524T000034Z DTSTART:19980524T000034Z 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=19980524_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980524_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980524_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980524T105039Z DTSTART:19980524T105039Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°46'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980524_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980524_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980524_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980524T121726Z DTSTART:19980524T121726Z 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=19980524_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980524_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980525_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980525T193323Z DTSTART:19980525T193323Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980525_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980525_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980528_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980528T055438Z DTSTART:19980528T055438Z SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at opposition DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980528_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980528_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980528_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980528T232625Z DTSTART:19980528T232625Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn pass within 15' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980528_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980528_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980529_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980529T013741Z DTSTART:19980529T013741Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980529_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980529_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980601_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980601T030752Z DTSTART:19980601T030752Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980601_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980601_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980602_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980602T014541Z DTSTART:19980602T014541Z 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=19980602_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980602_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980604_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980604T234246Z DTSTART:19980604T234246Z 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=19980604_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980604_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980609_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980609T234842Z DTSTART:19980609T234842Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980609_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980609_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980610_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980610T041816Z DTSTART:19980610T041816Z 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=19980610_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980610_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980610_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980610T070311Z DTSTART:19980610T070311Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980610_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980610_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980610_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980610T160512Z DTSTART:19980610T160512Z SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980610_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980610_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980611_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980611T003628Z DTSTART:19980611T003628Z 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=19980611_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980611_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980611_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980611T154333Z DTSTART:19980611T154333Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Venus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980611_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980611_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980617_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980617T103842Z DTSTART:19980617T103842Z 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=19980617_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980617_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980617_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980617T110035Z DTSTART:19980617T110035Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980617_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980617_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980617_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980617T112702Z DTSTART:19980617T112702Z 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=19980617_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980617_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980617_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980617T112702Z DTSTART:19980617T112702Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Argentina, Brazil and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980617_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980617_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980619_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980619T201648Z DTSTART:19980619T201648Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980619_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980619_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980619_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980619T211657Z DTSTART:19980619T211657Z 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=19980619_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980619_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980620_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980620T172127Z DTSTART:19980620T172127Z 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=19980620_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980620_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980621_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980621T124004Z DTSTART:19980621T124004Z 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=19980621_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980621_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980621_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980621T135918Z DTSTART:19980621T135918Z SUMMARY:June solstice DESCRIPTION:21 June will be the longest day of 1998 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980621_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980621_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980621_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980621T142734Z DTSTART:19980621T142734Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980621_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980621_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980621_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980621T154536Z DTSTART:19980621T154536Z 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=19980621_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980621_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980622_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980622T095845Z DTSTART:19980622T095845Z 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=19980622_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980622_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980622_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980622T133834Z DTSTART:19980622T133834Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from Mexico, the Contiguous United States and Clipperton Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980622_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980622_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980623_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980623T223410Z DTSTART:19980623T223410Z 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=19980623_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980623_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980624_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980624T035130Z DTSTART:19980624T035130Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980624_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980624_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980625_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980625T124438Z DTSTART:19980625T124438Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980625_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980625_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980627_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980627T125000Z DTSTART:19980627T125000Z SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980627_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980627_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980628_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980628T113952Z DTSTART:19980628T113952Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, French Southern Territories and Heard Island and McDonald Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980628_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980628_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980701_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980701T184322Z DTSTART:19980701T184322Z 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=19980701_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980701_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980702_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980702T172906Z DTSTART:19980702T172906Z 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=19980702_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980702_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980703_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980703T235006Z DTSTART:19980703T235006Z SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980703_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980703_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980709_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980709T065310Z DTSTART:19980709T065310Z 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=19980709_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980709_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980709_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980709T160051Z DTSTART:19980709T160051Z 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=19980709_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980709_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980713_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980713T023939Z DTSTART:19980713T023939Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980713_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980713_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980714_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980714T184417Z DTSTART:19980714T184417Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980714_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980714_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980714_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980714T191654Z DTSTART:19980714T191654Z 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=19980714_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980714_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980714_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980714T191654Z DTSTART:19980714T191654Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980714_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980714_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980716_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980716T135057Z DTSTART:19980716T135057Z 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=19980716_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980716_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980716_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980716T151401Z DTSTART:19980716T151401Z 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=19980716_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980716_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980717_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980709T010719Z DTSTART:19980709T010719Z 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=19980717_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980717_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980717_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980717T010719Z DTSTART:19980717T010719Z 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=19980717_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980717_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980717_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980717T051015Z DTSTART:19980717T051015Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°10'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980717_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980717_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980717_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980717T061607Z DTSTART:19980717T061607Z 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=19980717_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980717_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980718_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980718T014755Z DTSTART:19980718T014755Z SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980718_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980718_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980719_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980719T170938Z DTSTART:19980719T170938Z 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=19980719_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980719_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980719_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980719T205507Z DTSTART:19980719T205507Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Philippines, Japan and Indonesia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980719_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980719_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980721_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980721T114225Z DTSTART:19980721T114225Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980721_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980721_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980722_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980722T025017Z DTSTART:19980722T025017Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°46'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980722_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980722_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980723_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980723T134504Z DTSTART:19980723T134504Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980723_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980723_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980723_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980723T201110Z DTSTART:19980723T201110Z SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980723_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980723_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980723_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980723T231041Z DTSTART:19980723T231041Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980723_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980723_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980724_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980724T151427Z DTSTART:19980724T151427Z 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=19980724_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980724_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980725_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980725T133206Z DTSTART:19980725T133206Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980725_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980725_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980725_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980725T201833Z DTSTART:19980725T201833Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980725_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980725_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980728_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980728T233237Z DTSTART:19980728T233237Z SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980728_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980728_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980730_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980730T081033Z DTSTART:19980730T081033Z SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980730_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980730_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980730_10_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980730T082535Z DTSTART:19980730T082535Z SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980730_10_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980730_10_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980730_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980730T120805Z DTSTART:19980730T120805Z 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=19980730_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980730_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980731_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980731T120553Z DTSTART:19980731T120553Z 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=19980731_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980731_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980803_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980803T070401Z DTSTART:19980803T070401Z SUMMARY:Uranus at opposition DESCRIPTION:Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980803_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980803_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980804_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980804T235022Z DTSTART:19980804T235022Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars pass within 50' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980804_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980804_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980805_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980805T024839Z DTSTART:19980805T024839Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980805_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980805_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980806_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980806T150659Z DTSTART:19980806T150659Z 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=19980806_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980806_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980808_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980808T020935Z DTSTART:19980808T020935Z 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=19980808_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980808_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980808_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980808T022500Z DTSTART:19980808T022500Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, the Americas, Africa, Europe and Western Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980808_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980808_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980810_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980810T235006Z DTSTART:19980810T235006Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980810_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980810_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980811_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980811T001742Z DTSTART:19980811T001742Z 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=19980811_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980811_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980811_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980811T001742Z DTSTART:19980811T001742Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, French Southern Territories, Heard Island and McDonald Islands and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980811_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980811_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980811_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980811T114550Z DTSTART:19980811T114550Z 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=19980811_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980811_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980812_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980812T215824Z DTSTART:19980812T215824Z SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980812_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980812_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980813_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980813T115342Z DTSTART:19980813T115342Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980813_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980813_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980813_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980813T125903Z DTSTART:19980813T125903Z 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=19980813_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980813_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980813_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980813T234256Z DTSTART:19980813T234256Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980813_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980813_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980814_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980814T194901Z DTSTART:19980814T194901Z 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=19980814_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980814_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980815_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980815T190049Z DTSTART:19980815T190049Z SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980815_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980815_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980815_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980815T224501Z DTSTART:19980815T224501Z 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=19980815_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980815_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980816_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980816T023319Z DTSTART:19980816T023319Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Western Asia, Greece, Iran, Russia and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980816_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980816_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980818_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980818T025202Z DTSTART:19980818T025202Z SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980818_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980818_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980819_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980819T202103Z DTSTART:19980819T202103Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980819_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980819_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980820_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980820T133614Z DTSTART:19980820T133614Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980820_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980820_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980822_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980822T020427Z DTSTART:19980822T020427Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980822_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980822_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980822_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980822T020659Z DTSTART:19980822T020659Z SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from north-western Indonesia, Malaysia, Vanuatu and eastern Papua New Guinea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980822_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980822_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980824_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980824T092818Z DTSTART:19980824T092818Z 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=19980824_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980824_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980825_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980825T232559Z DTSTART:19980825T232559Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980825_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980825_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980827_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980827T062449Z DTSTART:19980827T062449Z 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=19980827_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980827_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980830_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980830T050710Z DTSTART:19980830T050710Z 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=19980830_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980830_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980831_11_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980831T095029Z DTSTART:19980831T095029Z 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=19980831_11_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980831_11_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980831_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980901T095029Z DTSTART:19980901T095029Z 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=19980831_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980831_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980831_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980901T095029Z DTSTART:19980901T095029Z SUMMARY:A parade of 5 planets in the morning sky DESCRIPTION:All five of the planets that are visible to the unaided eye will be above the horizon at the same time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980831_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980831_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980901_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980901T051237Z DTSTART:19980901T051237Z SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980901_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980901_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980901_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980901T053218Z DTSTART:19980901T053218Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and M44 DESCRIPTION:Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980901_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980901_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980901_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980901T173613Z DTSTART:19980901T173613Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980901_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980901_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980904_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980904T060746Z DTSTART:19980904T060746Z 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=19980904_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980904_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980905_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980905T224249Z DTSTART:19980905T224249Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980905_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980905_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980906_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980906T111100Z DTSTART:19980906T111100Z SUMMARY:Penumbral lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, the Americas, eastern Russia, Eastern and Southeast Asia, Oceania and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980906_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980906_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980906_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980906T112119Z DTSTART:19980906T112119Z 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=19980906_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980906_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980906_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980906T163307Z DTSTART:19980906T163307Z 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=19980906_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980906_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980907_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980907T041230Z DTSTART:19980907T041230Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980907_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980907_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980907_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980907T042822Z DTSTART:19980907T042822Z 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=19980907_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980907_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980907_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980907T042822Z DTSTART:19980907T042822Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980907_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980907_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980907_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980907T174543Z DTSTART:19980907T174543Z SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980907_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980907_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980908_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980908T055907Z DTSTART:19980908T055907Z 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=19980908_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980908_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980909_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980909T134808Z DTSTART:19980909T134808Z SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980909_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980909_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980909_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980909T180926Z DTSTART:19980909T180926Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°02'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980909_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980909_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980909_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980909T190838Z DTSTART:19980909T190838Z 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=19980909_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980909_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980911_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980911T000315Z DTSTART:19980911T000315Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980911_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980911_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980911_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980911T040706Z DTSTART:19980911T040706Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury pass within 20' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980911_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980911_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980912_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980912T042618Z DTSTART:19980912T042618Z 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=19980912_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980912_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980912_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980912T081131Z DTSTART:19980912T081131Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980912_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980912_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980913_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980913T015831Z DTSTART:19980913T015831Z 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=19980913_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980913_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980915_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980915T165743Z DTSTART:19980915T165743Z 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=19980915_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980915_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980916_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980916T025425Z DTSTART:19980916T025425Z 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=19980916_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980916_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980917_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980917T112437Z DTSTART:19980917T112437Z 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=19980917_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980917_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980917_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980917T122945Z DTSTART:19980917T122945Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980917_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980917_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980918_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980918T103640Z DTSTART:19980918T103640Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Brazil and Bolivia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980918_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980918_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980920_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980920T170254Z DTSTART:19980920T170254Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980920_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980920_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980923_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980923T053324Z DTSTART:19980923T053324Z 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=19980923_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980923_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980923_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980923T182007Z DTSTART:19980923T182007Z 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=19980923_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980923_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980923_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980923T215455Z DTSTART:19980923T215455Z 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=19980923_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980923_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980925_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980925T195955Z DTSTART:19980925T195955Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980925_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980925_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980927_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980927T142622Z DTSTART:19980927T142622Z SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980927_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980927_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980928_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980928T115432Z DTSTART:19980928T115432Z 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=19980928_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980928_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19980928_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19980928T211130Z DTSTART:19980928T211130Z 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=19980928_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19980928_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981003_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981003T093519Z DTSTART:19981003T093519Z 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=19981003_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981003_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981004_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981004T092756Z DTSTART:19981004T092756Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981004_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981004_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981004_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981004T093424Z DTSTART:19981004T093424Z 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=19981004_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981004_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981004_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981004T093424Z DTSTART:19981004T093424Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Fiji amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981004_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981004_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981005_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981005T201152Z DTSTART:19981005T201152Z 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=19981005_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981005_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981006_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981006T010247Z DTSTART:19981006T010247Z SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981006_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981006_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981006_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981006T130123Z DTSTART:19981006T130123Z 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=19981006_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981006_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981007_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981007T011527Z DTSTART:19981007T011527Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981007_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981007_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981007_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981007T020726Z DTSTART:19981007T020726Z 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=19981007_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981007_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981008_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981008T211109Z DTSTART:19981008T211109Z SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981008_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981008_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981009_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981009T120317Z DTSTART:19981009T120317Z 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=19981009_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981009_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981009_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981009T154059Z DTSTART:19981009T154059Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Russia, Japan and Alaska amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981009_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981009_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981010_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981010T120405Z DTSTART:19981010T120405Z SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981010_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981010_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981011_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981011T122055Z DTSTART:19981011T122055Z SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981011_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981011_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981011_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981011T143915Z DTSTART:19981011T143915Z SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981011_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981011_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981012_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981012T101604Z DTSTART:19981012T101604Z SUMMARY:136199 Eris at opposition DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981012_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981012_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981012_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981012T111128Z DTSTART:19981012T111128Z 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=19981012_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981012_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981015_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981015T161524Z DTSTART:19981015T161524Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Jarvis Island and Tokelau. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981015_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981015_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981016_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981016T025819Z DTSTART:19981016T025819Z 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=19981016_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981016_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981016_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981016T025819Z DTSTART:19981016T025819Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981016_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981016_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981016_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981016T033233Z DTSTART:19981016T033233Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981016_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981016_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981018_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981018T135211Z DTSTART:19981018T135211Z SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981018_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981018_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981018_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981018T202305Z DTSTART:19981018T202305Z SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981018_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981018_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981019_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981019T221315Z DTSTART:19981019T221315Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981019_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981019_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981020_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981020T101052Z DTSTART:19981020T101052Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981020_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981020_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981021_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981021T051603Z DTSTART:19981021T051603Z 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=19981021_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981021_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981021_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981021T141759Z DTSTART:19981021T141759Z SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981021_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981021_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981021_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981021T182931Z DTSTART:19981021T182931Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981021_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981021_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981023_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981023T074506Z DTSTART:19981023T074506Z 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=19981023_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981023_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981023_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981023T184123Z DTSTART:19981023T184123Z 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=19981023_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981023_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1998_19_CJ98P010_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981024T120000Z DTSTART:19981024T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet C/1998 P1 (Williams) passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet C/1998 P1 (Williams) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1998_19_CJ98P010_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1998_19_CJ98P010_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981024_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981024T143645Z DTSTART:19981024T143645Z SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981024_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981024_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981028_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981028T114646Z DTSTART:19981028T114646Z 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=19981028_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981028_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981030_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981030T045449Z DTSTART:19981030T045449Z SUMMARY:Venus at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981030_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981030_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981031_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981031T161529Z DTSTART:19981031T161529Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 13'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981031_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981031_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981031_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981031T162231Z DTSTART:19981031T162231Z 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=19981031_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981031_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981031_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981031T162231Z DTSTART:19981031T162231Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, British Indian Ocean Territory, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981031_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981031_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1998_19_0088P_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981101T120000Z DTSTART:19981101T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet 88P/Howell passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet 88P/Howell makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1998_19_0088P_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1998_19_0088P_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981102_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981102T045158Z DTSTART:19981102T045158Z 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=19981102_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981102_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981103_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981103T091053Z DTSTART:19981103T091053Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981103_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981103_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981103_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981103T100046Z DTSTART:19981103T100046Z 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=19981103_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981103_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981104_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981104T003845Z DTSTART:19981104T003845Z 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=19981104_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981104_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981104_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981104T051809Z DTSTART:19981104T051809Z 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=19981104_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981104_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981105_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981105T220856Z DTSTART:19981105T220856Z 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=19981105_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981105_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981106_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981106T014001Z DTSTART:19981106T014001Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of the Americas, Asia, Europe, Northern Africa, Russia, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Corsica, Grenada, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands, Shetland, Orkney, Northern Ireland and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981106_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981106_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981106_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981106T032033Z DTSTART:19981106T032033Z 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=19981106_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981106_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981111_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981111T002841Z DTSTART:19981111T002841Z 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=19981111_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981111_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981111_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981111T092717Z DTSTART:19981111T092717Z 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=19981111_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981111_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981111_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981114T092717Z DTSTART:19981114T092717Z 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=19981111_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981111_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981111_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981111T221754Z DTSTART:19981111T221754Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Southern and Southeast Asia, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, British Indian Ocean Territory and Spratly Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981111_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981111_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981112_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981112T140853Z DTSTART:19981112T140853Z SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981112_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981112_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981113_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981113T125222Z DTSTART:19981113T125222Z SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981113_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981113_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981113_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981113T175425Z DTSTART:19981113T175425Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981113_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981113_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981113_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981113T181530Z DTSTART:19981113T181530Z 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=19981113_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981113_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981113_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981113T181530Z DTSTART:19981113T181530Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Russia, Alaska and Japan. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981113_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981113_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981116_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981116T061448Z DTSTART:19981116T061448Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981116_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981116_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981117_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981117T062431Z DTSTART:19981117T062431Z 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=19981117_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981117_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981117_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981117T202511Z DTSTART:19981117T202511Z SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981117_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981117_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981119_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981119T042814Z DTSTART:19981119T042814Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981119_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981119_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981120_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981120T205443Z DTSTART:19981120T205443Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981120_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981120_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981121_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981121T030455Z DTSTART:19981121T030455Z 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=19981121_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981121_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981121_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981121T193111Z DTSTART:19981121T193111Z SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981121_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981121_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981127_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981127T002312Z DTSTART:19981127T002312Z 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=19981127_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981127_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981128_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981128T003117Z DTSTART:19981128T003117Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981128_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981128_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981128_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981128T005111Z DTSTART:19981128T005111Z 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=19981128_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981128_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981128_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981128T005111Z DTSTART:19981128T005111Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Antarctica and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981128_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981128_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981128_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981128T103100Z DTSTART:19981128T103100Z SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981128_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981128_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981128_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981128T124134Z DTSTART:19981128T124134Z 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=19981128_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981128_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981130_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981130T090042Z DTSTART:19981130T090042Z 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=19981130_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981130_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981130_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981130T164906Z DTSTART:19981130T164906Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981130_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981130_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981130_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981130T174529Z DTSTART:19981130T174529Z 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=19981130_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981130_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981201_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981201T151933Z DTSTART:19981201T151933Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981201_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981201_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981202_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981202T091758Z DTSTART:19981202T091758Z SUMMARY:Pheonicid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981202_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981202_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981202_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981202T121723Z DTSTART:19981202T121723Z 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=19981202_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981202_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981202_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981202T130351Z DTSTART:19981202T130351Z 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=19981202_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981202_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981202_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981202T213321Z DTSTART:19981202T213321Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981202_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981202_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981203_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981203T092619Z DTSTART:19981203T092619Z 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=19981203_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981203_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981203_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981203T125612Z DTSTART:19981203T125612Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, China, Canada and Alaska amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981203_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981203_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981203_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981203T151906Z DTSTART:19981203T151906Z 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=19981203_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981203_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981206_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981206T075823Z DTSTART:19981206T075823Z SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981206_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981206_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981207_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981207T073722Z DTSTART:19981207T073722Z SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981207_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981207_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1998_19_CJ98U050_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981208T120000Z DTSTART:19981208T120000Z SUMMARY:Comet C/1998 U5 (LINEAR) passes perihelion DESCRIPTION:Comet C/1998 U5 (LINEAR) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1998_19_CJ98U050_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=1998_19_CJ98U050_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981209_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981209T055957Z DTSTART:19981209T055957Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, the Americas, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Grenada, Navassa Island and the Canary Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981209_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981209_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981209_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981209T065352Z DTSTART:19981209T065352Z SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981209_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981209_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981210_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981210T175414Z DTSTART:19981210T175414Z 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=19981210_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981210_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981212_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981212T054511Z DTSTART:19981212T054511Z SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981212_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981212_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981212_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981212T074114Z DTSTART:19981212T074114Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981212_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981212_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981212_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981212T085755Z DTSTART:19981212T085755Z 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=19981212_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981212_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981214_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981214T094025Z DTSTART:19981214T094025Z SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981214_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981214_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981214_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981214T170331Z DTSTART:19981214T170331Z 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=19981214_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981214_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981215_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981215T224639Z DTSTART:19981215T224639Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981215_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981215_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981216_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981216T040756Z DTSTART:19981216T040756Z SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981216_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981216_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981216_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981216T203221Z DTSTART:19981216T203221Z SUMMARY:Mars at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mars passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981216_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981216_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981217_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981217T001427Z DTSTART:19981217T001427Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981217_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981217_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981218_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981218T224347Z DTSTART:19981218T224347Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981218_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981218_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981219_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981219T124436Z DTSTART:19981219T124436Z 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=19981219_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981219_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981220_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981220T014329Z DTSTART:19981220T014329Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981220_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981220_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981220_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981220T022540Z DTSTART:19981220T022540Z SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981220_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981220_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981220_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981218T081557Z DTSTART:19981218T081557Z 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=19981220_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981220_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981220_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981220T081557Z DTSTART:19981220T081557Z 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=19981220_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981220_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981222_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981222T015229Z DTSTART:19981222T015229Z SUMMARY:December solstice DESCRIPTION:22 December will be the shortest day of 1998 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981222_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981222_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981222_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981222T180248Z DTSTART:19981222T180248Z SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 1998 DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981222_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981222_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981223_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981223T132930Z DTSTART:19981223T132930Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Pluto DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981223_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981223_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981225_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981225T103203Z DTSTART:19981225T103203Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981225_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981225_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981225_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981225T111242Z DTSTART:19981225T111242Z 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=19981225_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981225_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981225_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981225T111242Z DTSTART:19981225T111242Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981225_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981225_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981226_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981226T104636Z DTSTART:19981226T104636Z 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=19981226_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981226_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981227_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981227T232323Z DTSTART:19981227T232323Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981227_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981227_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981228_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981228T003244Z DTSTART:19981228T003244Z 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=19981228_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981228_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981228_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981228T144948Z DTSTART:19981228T144948Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981228_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981228_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981229_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981229T155635Z DTSTART:19981229T155635Z SUMMARY:Saturn ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981229_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981229_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981230_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981230T174752Z DTSTART:19981230T174752Z 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=19981230_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981230_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981230_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981230T193802Z DTSTART:19981230T193802Z 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=19981230_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981230_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19981230_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19981230T231258Z DTSTART:19981230T231258Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of the Americas, Asia, Europe, Northern Africa, Russia, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Corsica, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, Shetland, Orkney, Northern Ireland and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981230_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19981230_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19990102_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19990102T024932Z DTSTART:19990102T024932Z 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=19990102_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19990102_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19990102_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:19990102T055515Z DTSTART:19990102T055515Z 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=19990102_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=19990102_08_101 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR