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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20071231_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20071231T075129Z
DTSTART:20071231T075129Z
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=20071231_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20071231_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_0008P_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080101T120000Z
DTSTART:20080101T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 8P/Tuttle passes perigee
DESCRIPTION:Comet 8P/Tuttle makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080102_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080102T235054Z
DTSTART:20080102T235054Z
SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080102_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080102_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080103_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080103T080533Z
DTSTART:20080103T080533Z
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=20080103_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080103_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_0008P_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080103T120000Z
DTSTART:20080103T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 8P/Tuttle reaches peak brightness
DESCRIPTION:Comet 8P/Tuttle is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2008 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080104_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080104T074520Z
DTSTART:20080104T074520Z
SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080104_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080104_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080105_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080105T055846Z
DTSTART:20080105T055846Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°04'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080105_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080105_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080105_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080105T100147Z
DTSTART:20080105T100147Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080105_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080105_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080107_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080107T101008Z
DTSTART:20080107T101008Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080107_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080107_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080108_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080108T023205Z
DTSTART:20080108T023205Z
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=20080108_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080108_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080108_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080108T113835Z
DTSTART:20080108T113835Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080108_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080108_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080109_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080109T153022Z
DTSTART:20080109T153022Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080109_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080109_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080109_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080109T154206Z
DTSTART:20080109T154206Z
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=20080109_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080109_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080109_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080109T154206Z
DTSTART:20080109T154206Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080109_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080109_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080111_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080111T013455Z
DTSTART:20080111T013455Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080111_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080111_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080111T044654Z
DTSTART:20080111T044654Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 15 Eunomia at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 15 Eunomia makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080115_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080115T194615Z
DTSTART:20080115T194615Z
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=20080115_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080115_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080118_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080118T064049Z
DTSTART:20080118T064049Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080118_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080118_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080119_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080119T083258Z
DTSTART:20080119T083258Z
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=20080119_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080119_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080119T195232Z
DTSTART:20080119T195232Z
SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080119_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080119T195643Z
DTSTART:20080119T195643Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080119_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080119T233851Z
DTSTART:20080119T233851Z
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=20080119_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080119_16_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080119T233851Z
DTSTART:20080119T233851Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Russia, Canada and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_16_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_16_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080119_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080119T233857Z
DTSTART:20080119T233857Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°07'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080119_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080122_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080122T055806Z
DTSTART:20080122T055806Z
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=20080122_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080122_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080123T055806Z
DTSTART:20080123T055806Z
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=20080122_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080122_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080122T133439Z
DTSTART:20080122T133439Z
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=20080122_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080122_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080122T231105Z
DTSTART:20080122T231105Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080122_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080123_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080123T040605Z
DTSTART:20080123T040605Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080123_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080123_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080123_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080123T141340Z
DTSTART:20080123T141340Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080123_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080123_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080123_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080123T145213Z
DTSTART:20080123T145213Z
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=20080123_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080123_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080124_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080124T071945Z
DTSTART:20080124T071945Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Pluto
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°09'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080124_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080124_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080124_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080124T143507Z
DTSTART:20080124T143507Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080124_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080124_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080125_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080125T034634Z
DTSTART:20080125T034634Z
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=20080125_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080125_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080125_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080125T061321Z
DTSTART:20080125T061321Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°57'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080125_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080125_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_0008P_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080126T120000Z
DTSTART:20080126T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 8P/Tuttle passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet 8P/Tuttle makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0008P_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080127_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080127T174715Z
DTSTART:20080127T174715Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080127_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080127_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080130_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080130T050334Z
DTSTART:20080130T050334Z
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=20080130_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080130_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080130_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080130T223431Z
DTSTART:20080130T223431Z
SUMMARY:Mars ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080130_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080130_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080131_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080131T042517Z
DTSTART:20080131T042517Z
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=20080131_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080131_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_0046P_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080131T120000Z
DTSTART:20080131T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 46P/Wirtanen passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet 46P/Wirtanen makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0046P_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0046P_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080201_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080201T121257Z
DTSTART:20080201T121257Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter pass within 35' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080201_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080201T123514Z
DTSTART:20080201T123514Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080201_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080201T180134Z
DTSTART:20080201T180134Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Lord Howe Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080201_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080204_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080204T054935Z
DTSTART:20080204T054935Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°00'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080204_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080204T065628Z
DTSTART:20080204T065628Z
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=20080204_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080204_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080204T100735Z
DTSTART:20080204T100735Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080204_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080204T113507Z
DTSTART:20080204T113507Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080204_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080205_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080205T115221Z
DTSTART:20080205T115221Z
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=20080205_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080205_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080206_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080206T181507Z
DTSTART:20080206T181507Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080206_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080206_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A6_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080206T235854Z
DTSTART:20080206T235854Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 6 Hebe at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 6 Hebe makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A6_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A6_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080207_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080207T034550Z
DTSTART:20080207T034550Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080207_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080207_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080207_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080207T035600Z
DTSTART:20080207T035600Z
SUMMARY:Annular solar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun,  visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080207_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080207_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080208_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080208T171110Z
DTSTART:20080208T171110Z
SUMMARY:α-Centaurid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080208_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080208_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080211_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080211T015449Z
DTSTART:20080211T015449Z
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=20080211_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080211_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080214_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080214T005630Z
DTSTART:20080214T005630Z
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=20080214_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080214_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080214_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080214T033400Z
DTSTART:20080214T033400Z
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=20080214_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080214_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080214_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080214T123106Z
DTSTART:20080214T123106Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080214_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080214_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080216_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080216T024249Z
DTSTART:20080216T024249Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080216_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080216T075253Z
DTSTART:20080216T075253Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080216_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080216T075410Z
DTSTART:20080216T075410Z
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=20080216_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080216_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080219_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080219T075918Z
DTSTART:20080219T075918Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080219_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080219_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080220_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080220T235311Z
DTSTART:20080220T235311Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080220_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080220_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080221_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080221T032659Z
DTSTART:20080221T032659Z
SUMMARY:Total lunar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Africa, Europe, south-western  Russia, Antarctica, Asia and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080221_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080221T033029Z
DTSTART:20080221T033029Z
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=20080221_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080221_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080221T092958Z
DTSTART:20080221T092958Z
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=20080221_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080221_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080221T114855Z
DTSTART:20080221T114855Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080221_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080223_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080223T121231Z
DTSTART:20080223T121231Z
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=20080223_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080223_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080224_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080224T094009Z
DTSTART:20080224T094009Z
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=20080224_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080224_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080226_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080226T023658Z
DTSTART:20080226T023658Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080226_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080226_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080227_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080227T084646Z
DTSTART:20080227T084646Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury pass within 1°08' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080227_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080227_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080228_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080228T012703Z
DTSTART:20080228T012703Z
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=20080228_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080228_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080228_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080228T075306Z
DTSTART:20080228T075306Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080228_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080228_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080229_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080229T021902Z
DTSTART:20080229T021902Z
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=20080229_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080229_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080229_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080229T022026Z
DTSTART:20080229T022026Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Bouvet Island and Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080229_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080229_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080302_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080302T190459Z
DTSTART:20080302T190459Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, Tasmania, Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080302_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080302_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080303_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080303T005326Z
DTSTART:20080303T005326Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080303_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080303T021303Z
DTSTART:20080303T021303Z
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=20080303_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080303_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080225T100936Z
DTSTART:20080225T100936Z
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=20080303_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080303_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080303T100936Z
DTSTART:20080303T100936Z
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=20080303_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080303_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080305_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080305T051544Z
DTSTART:20080305T051544Z
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=20080305_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080305_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080305T140016Z
DTSTART:20080305T140016Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080305_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080305T140917Z
DTSTART:20080305T140917Z
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=20080305_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080305_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080305T140917Z
DTSTART:20080305T140917Z
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=20080305_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080305_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080305T190809Z
DTSTART:20080305T190809Z
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=20080305_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080305_16_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080305T190809Z
DTSTART:20080305T190809Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Mexico, Guatemala and Cuba amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_16_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_16_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080305_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080305T191958Z
DTSTART:20080305T191958Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080305_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080306_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080306T200938Z
DTSTART:20080306T200938Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080306_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080306_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080307_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080307T171526Z
DTSTART:20080307T171526Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080307_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080307_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080308_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080308T201007Z
DTSTART:20080308T201007Z
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=20080308_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080308_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080309_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080309T024315Z
DTSTART:20080309T024315Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 55'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080309_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080309_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080310_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080310T213919Z
DTSTART:20080310T213919Z
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=20080310_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080310_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080311_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080311T174045Z
DTSTART:20080311T174045Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080311_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080311_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080312_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080312T180611Z
DTSTART:20080312T180611Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080312_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080312_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080313_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080313T231009Z
DTSTART:20080313T231009Z
SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at opposition
DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080313_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080313_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080314_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080314T075510Z
DTSTART:20080314T075510Z
SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080314_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080314T080504Z
DTSTART:20080314T080504Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Fiji amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080314_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080314T104607Z
DTSTART:20080314T104607Z
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=20080314_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080314_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080315_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080315T025753Z
DTSTART:20080315T025753Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080315_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080315_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080315_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080315T031220Z
DTSTART:20080315T031220Z
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=20080315_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080315_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080317_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080317T142808Z
DTSTART:20080317T142808Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080317_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080317_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080319_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080319T071145Z
DTSTART:20080319T071145Z
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 and Tokelau. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080319_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080319T130841Z
DTSTART:20080319T130841Z
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=20080319_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080319_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080319T151824Z
DTSTART:20080319T151824Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080319_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080320_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080320T055210Z
DTSTART:20080320T055210Z
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=20080320_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080320_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080321_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080321T120246Z
DTSTART:20080321T120246Z
SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080321_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080321_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080321_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080321T183954Z
DTSTART:20080321T183954Z
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=20080321_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080321_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080323_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080323T101413Z
DTSTART:20080323T101413Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°02'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080323_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080323_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080324_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080324T213819Z
DTSTART:20080324T213819Z
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=20080324_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080324_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080326_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080326T201232Z
DTSTART:20080326T201232Z
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=20080326_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080326_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080327_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080327T095620Z
DTSTART:20080327T095620Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080327_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080327_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080327_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080327T101023Z
DTSTART:20080327T101023Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Chile, French Polynesia and New Zealand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080327_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080327_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080328_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080328T170228Z
DTSTART:20080328T170228Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Uranus
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080328_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080328_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080329_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080329T214759Z
DTSTART:20080329T214759Z
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=20080329_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080329_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080330_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080330T033548Z
DTSTART:20080330T033548Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080330_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080330T171947Z
DTSTART:20080330T171947Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080330_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080330T184150Z
DTSTART:20080330T184150Z
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=20080330_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080330_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080402_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080402T091358Z
DTSTART:20080402T091358Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080402_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080402_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080402_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080402T091358Z
DTSTART:20080402T091358Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080402_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080402_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080403_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080403T124523Z
DTSTART:20080403T124523Z
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=20080403_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080403_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080403_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080403T212717Z
DTSTART:20080403T212717Z
SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at opposition
DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080403_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080403_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A5_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080404T022254Z
DTSTART:20080404T022254Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 5 Astraea makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A5_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A5_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080405_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080405T010910Z
DTSTART:20080405T010910Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080405_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080405_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080406_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080406T035625Z
DTSTART:20080406T035625Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080406_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080406_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080407_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080407T192938Z
DTSTART:20080407T192938Z
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=20080407_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080407_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A41_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080408T022254Z
DTSTART:20080408T022254Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 41 Daphne at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 41 Daphne makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A41_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A41_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080409_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080409T013842Z
DTSTART:20080409T013842Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080409_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080409_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A7_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080409T093454Z
DTSTART:20080409T093454Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 7 Iris at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 7 Iris makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A7_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A7_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080410_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080410T142821Z
DTSTART:20080410T142821Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from Madagascar, Mauritius and Reunion. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080410_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080410_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080410_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080410T143253Z
DTSTART:20080410T143253Z
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=20080410_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080410_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080412_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080412T053518Z
DTSTART:20080412T053518Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080412_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080412T055925Z
DTSTART:20080412T055925Z
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=20080412_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080412_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080412T055925Z
DTSTART:20080412T055925Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Greenland and Canada. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080412_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080412T183220Z
DTSTART:20080412T183220Z
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=20080412_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080412_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_0026P_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080413T120000Z
DTSTART:20080413T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0026P_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0026P_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080413_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080413T195116Z
DTSTART:20080413T195116Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080413_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080413_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080415_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080415T125220Z
DTSTART:20080415T125220Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica and Heard Island and McDonald Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080415_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080415T162107Z
DTSTART:20080415T162107Z
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=20080415_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080415_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080415T182857Z
DTSTART:20080415T182857Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080415_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080416_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080416T073119Z
DTSTART:20080416T073119Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080416_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080416_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_CK08C010_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080416T120000Z
DTSTART:20080416T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet C/2008 C1 (Chen-Gao) passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2008 C1 (Chen-Gao) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08C010_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08C010_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080420_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080420T102520Z
DTSTART:20080420T102520Z
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=20080420_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080420_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080422_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080422T042229Z
DTSTART:20080422T042229Z
SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080422_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080422_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080423_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080423T085210Z
DTSTART:20080423T085210Z
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=20080423_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080423_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080423T093344Z
DTSTART:20080423T093344Z
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=20080423_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080423_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080423T095548Z
DTSTART:20080423T095548Z
SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080423_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080423T170551Z
DTSTART:20080423T170551Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Lord Howe Island amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080423_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080424_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080424T173255Z
DTSTART:20080424T173255Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080424_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080424_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080426_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080426T105216Z
DTSTART:20080426T105216Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia, Cook Islands and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080426_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080426_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080427_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080427T050742Z
DTSTART:20080427T050742Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080427_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080427_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080427_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080427T062418Z
DTSTART:20080427T062418Z
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=20080427_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080427_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080428_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080428T141248Z
DTSTART:20080428T141248Z
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=20080428_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080428_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080429_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080429T191246Z
DTSTART:20080429T191246Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080429_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080429_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080429_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080429T191246Z
DTSTART:20080429T191246Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Philippines amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080429_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080429_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080503_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080503T024325Z
DTSTART:20080503T024325Z
SUMMARY:Saturn ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080503_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080503_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080503_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080503T110922Z
DTSTART:20080503T110922Z
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=20080503_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080503_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080505_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080505T121920Z
DTSTART:20080505T121920Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080505_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080505_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080505_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080505T182418Z
DTSTART:20080505T182418Z
SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080505_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080505_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080506_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080506T031800Z
DTSTART:20080506T031800Z
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=20080506_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080506_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080506_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080506T221717Z
DTSTART:20080506T221717Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°30'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080506_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080506_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080507_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080507T231110Z
DTSTART:20080507T231110Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080507_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080507_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080508_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080508T082254Z
DTSTART:20080508T082254Z
SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080508_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080508_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080509_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080509T070740Z
DTSTART:20080509T070740Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080509_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080509_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080509_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080509T115234Z
DTSTART:20080509T115234Z
SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080509_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080509_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080510_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080510T134456Z
DTSTART:20080510T134456Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080510_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080510T135245Z
DTSTART:20080510T135245Z
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=20080510_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080510_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080510T135245Z
DTSTART:20080510T135245Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia and Cocos Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080510_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080511_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080511T021054Z
DTSTART:20080511T021054Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080511_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080511_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080512_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080512T034732Z
DTSTART:20080512T034732Z
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=20080512_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080512_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080512T183220Z
DTSTART:20080512T183220Z
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=20080512_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080512_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080512T213954Z
DTSTART:20080512T213954Z
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=20080512_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080512_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080512T235525Z
DTSTART:20080512T235525Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080512_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080513_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080513T001808Z
DTSTART:20080513T001808Z
SUMMARY:Mars at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mars passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080513_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080513_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080514_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080513T054927Z
DTSTART:20080513T054927Z
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=20080514_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080514_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080514_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080514T054927Z
DTSTART:20080514T054927Z
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=20080514_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080514_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080520_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080520T021121Z
DTSTART:20080520T021121Z
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=20080520_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080520_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080520_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080520T142649Z
DTSTART:20080520T142649Z
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=20080520_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080520_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080520_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080520T231645Z
DTSTART:20080520T231645Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, South Africa, Namibia and Madagascar amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080520_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080520_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080522_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080522T013632Z
DTSTART:20080522T013632Z
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=20080522_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080522_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080523_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080523T131127Z
DTSTART:20080523T131127Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and M44
DESCRIPTION:Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080523_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080523_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080523_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080523T170104Z
DTSTART:20080523T170104Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Thailand amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080523_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080523_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080524_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080524T111539Z
DTSTART:20080524T111539Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080524_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080524_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080524_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080524T122428Z
DTSTART:20080524T122428Z
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=20080524_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080524_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080526_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080526T160748Z
DTSTART:20080526T160748Z
SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080526_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080526_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080527_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080527T024315Z
DTSTART:20080527T024315Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, the Savage Islands and the Canary Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080527_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080527_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080528_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080528T025711Z
DTSTART:20080528T025711Z
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=20080528_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080528_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080602_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080602T175009Z
DTSTART:20080602T175009Z
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=20080602_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080602_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_0015P_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080603T120000Z
DTSTART:20080603T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 15P/Finlay passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet 15P/Finlay makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0015P_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0015P_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080603_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080603T131135Z
DTSTART:20080603T131135Z
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=20080603_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080603_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080603_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080603T192340Z
DTSTART:20080603T192340Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080603_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080603_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080607_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080607T103431Z
DTSTART:20080607T103431Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080607_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080607_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080607_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080607T152123Z
DTSTART:20080607T152123Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080607_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080607_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080607_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080607T170652Z
DTSTART:20080607T170652Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080607_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080607_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080608_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080608T012830Z
DTSTART:20080608T012830Z
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=20080608_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080608_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080608T012830Z
DTSTART:20080608T012830Z
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=20080608_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080608_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080608T021356Z
DTSTART:20080608T021356Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080608_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080609_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080609T044758Z
DTSTART:20080609T044758Z
SUMMARY:Venus at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080609_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080609_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080609_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080609T064449Z
DTSTART:20080609T064449Z
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=20080609_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080609_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080609_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080609T091437Z
DTSTART:20080609T091437Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080609_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080609_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080610_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080610T053724Z
DTSTART:20080610T053724Z
SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080610_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080610_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080610_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080610T150413Z
DTSTART:20080610T150413Z
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=20080610_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080610_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080616_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080616T173250Z
DTSTART:20080616T173250Z
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=20080616_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080616_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080617_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080617T051838Z
DTSTART:20080617T051838Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080617_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080617_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_CK07W010_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080617T120000Z
DTSTART:20080617T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) passes perigee
DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080618_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080618T173025Z
DTSTART:20080618T173025Z
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=20080618_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080618_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080619_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080619T085901Z
DTSTART:20080619T085901Z
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=20080619_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080619_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_CK07W010_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080619T120000Z
DTSTART:20080619T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) reaches peak brightness
DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2008 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080619_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080619T224954Z
DTSTART:20080619T224954Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Southern and Western Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080619_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080619_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080620_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080620T123951Z
DTSTART:20080620T123951Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080620_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080620_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080620_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080620T134316Z
DTSTART:20080620T134316Z
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=20080620_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080620_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080620_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080620T194827Z
DTSTART:20080620T194827Z
SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at opposition
DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080620_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080620_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080621_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080621T000349Z
DTSTART:20080621T000349Z
SUMMARY:June solstice
DESCRIPTION:21 June will be the longest day of 2008 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080621_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080621_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080623_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080623T080551Z
DTSTART:20080623T080551Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Mexico, Cuba and Honduras amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080623_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080623_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_CK07W010_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080626T120000Z
DTSTART:20080626T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2007 W1 (Boattini) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK07W010_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080626_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080626T121022Z
DTSTART:20080626T121022Z
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=20080626_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080626_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080627_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080627T002701Z
DTSTART:20080627T002701Z
SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080627_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080627_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080627_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080627T023009Z
DTSTART:20080627T023009Z
SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080627_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080627_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080628_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080628T205353Z
DTSTART:20080628T205353Z
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=20080628_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080628_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080630_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080630T081629Z
DTSTART:20080630T081629Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080630_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080630_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080701_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080701T144408Z
DTSTART:20080701T144408Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°41'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080701_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080701_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080701_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080701T212706Z
DTSTART:20080701T212706Z
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=20080701_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080701_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080702_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080702T021436Z
DTSTART:20080702T021436Z
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=20080702_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080702_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080702_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080706T021436Z
DTSTART:20080706T021436Z
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=20080702_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080702_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080703_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080703T021941Z
DTSTART:20080703T021941Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080703_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080703_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080703_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080703T040001Z
DTSTART:20080703T040001Z
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=20080703_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080703_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080704_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080704T074045Z
DTSTART:20080704T074045Z
SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080704_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080704_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080706_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080706T155506Z
DTSTART:20080706T155506Z
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=20080706_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080706_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080706T180309Z
DTSTART:20080706T180309Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080706_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080706T192846Z
DTSTART:20080706T192846Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Saturn and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Saturn and Mars pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080706_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080706T194708Z
DTSTART:20080706T194708Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080706_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080706T221524Z
DTSTART:20080706T221524Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080706_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080709_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080709T073140Z
DTSTART:20080709T073140Z
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=20080709_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080709_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080710_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080710T043529Z
DTSTART:20080710T043529Z
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=20080710_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080710_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080710_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080710T105910Z
DTSTART:20080710T105910Z
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=20080710_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080710_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080710_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080710T173616Z
DTSTART:20080710T173616Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Saturn and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Mars pass within 38' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080710_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080710_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080711_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080711T062319Z
DTSTART:20080711T062319Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Saturn and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 41'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080711_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080711_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080712_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080712T045113Z
DTSTART:20080712T045113Z
SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080712_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080712_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080714_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080714T041410Z
DTSTART:20080714T041410Z
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=20080714_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080714_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080714_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080714T114956Z
DTSTART:20080714T114956Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Tonga amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080714_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080714_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080717_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080717T051205Z
DTSTART:20080717T051205Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of the Americas, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Clipperton Island, Grenada and Navassa Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080717_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080717T122250Z
DTSTART:20080717T122250Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080717_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080717T132316Z
DTSTART:20080717T132316Z
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=20080717_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080717_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080717T140048Z
DTSTART:20080717T140048Z
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=20080717_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080717_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080718_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080718T075902Z
DTSTART:20080718T075902Z
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=20080718_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080718_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080720_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080720T124534Z
DTSTART:20080720T124534Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Japan, Russia, Federated States of Micronesia and Guam amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080720_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080720_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080721_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080721T165020Z
DTSTART:20080721T165020Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080721_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080721_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080725_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080725T184205Z
DTSTART:20080725T184205Z
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=20080725_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080725_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080727_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080727T160910Z
DTSTART:20080727T160910Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080727_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080727_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080728_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080728T131331Z
DTSTART:20080728T131331Z
SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080728_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080728_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080729_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080729T051107Z
DTSTART:20080729T051107Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from South Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080729_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080729T201131Z
DTSTART:20080729T201131Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080729_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080729T215109Z
DTSTART:20080729T215109Z
SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080729_10_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080729T220610Z
DTSTART:20080729T220610Z
SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_10_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_10_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080729_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080729T232315Z
DTSTART:20080729T232315Z
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=20080729_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080729_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080801_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080801T101344Z
DTSTART:20080801T101344Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080801_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080801_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080801_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080801T102159Z
DTSTART:20080801T102159Z
SUMMARY:Total solar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun,  visible from countries and territories including north-eastern  Canada, China, Greenland and western  Mongolia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080801_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080801_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080802_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080802T144842Z
DTSTART:20080802T144842Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080802_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080802_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080802_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080802T165243Z
DTSTART:20080802T165243Z
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=20080802_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080802_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080803_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080803T133100Z
DTSTART:20080803T133100Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080803_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080803_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080804_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080804T084047Z
DTSTART:20080804T084047Z
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=20080804_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080804_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080804_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080804T121427Z
DTSTART:20080804T121427Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°02'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080804_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080804_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080806T164653Z
DTSTART:20080806T164653Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 11 Parthenope at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 11 Parthenope makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080808_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080808T202053Z
DTSTART:20080808T202053Z
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=20080808_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080808_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080810_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080810T190946Z
DTSTART:20080810T190946Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Madagascar, French Southern Territories and Mauritius amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080810_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080810_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080810_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080810T201801Z
DTSTART:20080810T201801Z
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=20080810_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080810_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080812_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080812T113043Z
DTSTART:20080812T113043Z
SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080812_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080812_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080813_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080813T123517Z
DTSTART:20080813T123517Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080813_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080813T140906Z
DTSTART:20080813T140906Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080813_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080813T150656Z
DTSTART:20080813T150656Z
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=20080813_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080813_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080813T170024Z
DTSTART:20080813T170024Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn pass within 13' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080813_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080813T190049Z
DTSTART:20080813T190049Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080813_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080814_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080814T221145Z
DTSTART:20080814T221145Z
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=20080814_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080814_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080815_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080815T073428Z
DTSTART:20080815T073428Z
SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080815_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080815_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080816_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080816T000227Z
DTSTART:20080816T000227Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080816_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080816T181506Z
DTSTART:20080816T181506Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080816_09_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080816T211100Z
DTSTART:20080816T211100Z
SUMMARY:Partial lunar eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, Asia, Africa, Russia, Europe, Australia and South America. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_09_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_09_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080816_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080816T211625Z
DTSTART:20080816T211625Z
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=20080816_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080816_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080817_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080817T162721Z
DTSTART:20080817T162721Z
SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080817_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080817_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080823_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080823T050750Z
DTSTART:20080823T050750Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080823_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080823_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080823_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080823T220223Z
DTSTART:20080823T220223Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080823_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080823_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080823_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080823T235006Z
DTSTART:20080823T235006Z
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=20080823_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080823_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080825_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080825T115726Z
DTSTART:20080825T115726Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080825_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080825_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080826_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080826T035908Z
DTSTART:20080826T035908Z
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=20080826_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080826_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080828_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080828T152942Z
DTSTART:20080828T152942Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080828_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080828_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080830_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080830T195918Z
DTSTART:20080830T195918Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080830_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080830_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080831_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080831T185143Z
DTSTART:20080831T185143Z
SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080831_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080831_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080901_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080901T203920Z
DTSTART:20080901T203920Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080901_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080901_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080901_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080901T231629Z
DTSTART:20080901T231629Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080901_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080901_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080902_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080902T060603Z
DTSTART:20080902T060603Z
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=20080902_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080902_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080902_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080902T075219Z
DTSTART:20080902T075219Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°02'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080902_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080902_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_CK08A010_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080903T120000Z
DTSTART:20080903T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) passes perigee
DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) makes its closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080903_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080903T161413Z
DTSTART:20080903T161413Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080903_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080903_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080904_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080904T014954Z
DTSTART:20080904T014954Z
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=20080904_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080904_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080907_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080907T030645Z
DTSTART:20080907T030645Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Argentina and Chile. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080907_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080907_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A43_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080907T115853Z
DTSTART:20080907T115853Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 43 Ariadne at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 43 Ariadne makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A43_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A43_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080907_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080907T140448Z
DTSTART:20080907T140448Z
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=20080907_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080907_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080907_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080907T145703Z
DTSTART:20080907T145703Z
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=20080907_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080907_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080908_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080908T042316Z
DTSTART:20080908T042316Z
SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080908_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080908_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080909_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080909T032113Z
DTSTART:20080909T032113Z
SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080909_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080909T202246Z
DTSTART:20080909T202246Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080909_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080909T204701Z
DTSTART:20080909T204701Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Southern Europe and Brazil. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080909_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080909T211814Z
DTSTART:20080909T211814Z
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=20080909_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080909_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080910_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080901T215842Z
DTSTART:20080901T215842Z
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=20080910_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080910_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080910_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080910T215842Z
DTSTART:20080910T215842Z
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=20080910_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080910_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080911_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080911T044755Z
DTSTART:20080911T044755Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080911_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080911_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080911_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080911T203623Z
DTSTART:20080911T203623Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080911_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080911_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080912_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080912T024540Z
DTSTART:20080912T024540Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars pass within 18' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080912_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080912_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080912_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080912T154142Z
DTSTART:20080912T154142Z
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=20080912_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080912_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080912_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080912T205912Z
DTSTART:20080912T205912Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080912_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080912_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080913_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080913T012032Z
DTSTART:20080913T012032Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, the Contiguous United States, Colombia and Greenland amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080913_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080913_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080913_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080913T021319Z
DTSTART:20080913T021319Z
SUMMARY:Uranus at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080913_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080913_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080914_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080914T212743Z
DTSTART:20080914T212743Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080914_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080914_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080915_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080915T091321Z
DTSTART:20080915T091321Z
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=20080915_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080915_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080916_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080916T184936Z
DTSTART:20080916T184936Z
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=20080916_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080916_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_CK08A010_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080917T120000Z
DTSTART:20080917T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) reaches peak brightness
DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2008 apparition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080919_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080919T050604Z
DTSTART:20080919T050604Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°07'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080919_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080919_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080920_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080920T032658Z
DTSTART:20080920T032658Z
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=20080920_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080920_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080920_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080920T033032Z
DTSTART:20080920T033032Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080920_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080920_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080921_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080921T172058Z
DTSTART:20080921T172058Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from New Zealand. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080921_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080921_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080922_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080922T050453Z
DTSTART:20080922T050453Z
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=20080922_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080922_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080922_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080922T154910Z
DTSTART:20080922T154910Z
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=20080922_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080922_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080924_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080924T220917Z
DTSTART:20080924T220917Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080924_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080924_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080927_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080927T040748Z
DTSTART:20080927T040748Z
SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080927_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080927_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080927_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080927T194220Z
DTSTART:20080927T194220Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°32'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080927_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080927_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_CK08A010_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080928T120000Z
DTSTART:20080928T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet C/2008 A1 (McNaught) makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_CK08A010_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080929_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080929T081335Z
DTSTART:20080929T081335Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080929_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080929_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20080930_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20080930T111722Z
DTSTART:20080930T111722Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080930_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20080930_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081001_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081001T041619Z
DTSTART:20081001T041619Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°24'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081001_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081001_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081002_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081002T022503Z
DTSTART:20081002T022503Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081002_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081002_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081002_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081002T102257Z
DTSTART:20081002T102257Z
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=20081002_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081002_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081004_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081004T110546Z
DTSTART:20081004T110546Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, Indonesia and East Timor. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081004_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081004_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081005_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081005T103346Z
DTSTART:20081005T103346Z
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=20081005_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081005_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081005_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081005T143740Z
DTSTART:20081005T143740Z
SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081005_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081005_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081006_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081006T204911Z
DTSTART:20081006T204911Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081006_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081006_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081007_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081007T050215Z
DTSTART:20081007T050215Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Hawaii, Kiribati, Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081007_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081007T071921Z
DTSTART:20081007T071921Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081007_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081007T081247Z
DTSTART:20081007T081247Z
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=20081007_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081007_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081007T090455Z
DTSTART:20081007T090455Z
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=20081007_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081007_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081007T214743Z
DTSTART:20081007T214743Z
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=20081007_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081007_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081008_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081008T104422Z
DTSTART:20081008T104422Z
SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081008_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081008_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081010_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081010T013659Z
DTSTART:20081010T013659Z
SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081010_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081010_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081010_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081010T094131Z
DTSTART:20081010T094131Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from Russia, Japan, China and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081010_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081010_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081011_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081011T015357Z
DTSTART:20081011T015357Z
SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081011_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081011_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081012_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081012T014742Z
DTSTART:20081012T014742Z
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=20081012_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081012_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081014_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081014T050818Z
DTSTART:20081014T050818Z
SUMMARY:136199 Eris at opposition
DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081014_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081014_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081014_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081014T200225Z
DTSTART:20081014T200225Z
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=20081014_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081014_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081017_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081017T060905Z
DTSTART:20081017T060905Z
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=20081017_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081017_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081017_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081017T103831Z
DTSTART:20081017T103831Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081017_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081017_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081017_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081017T153617Z
DTSTART:20081017T153617Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081017_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081017_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081018_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081018T033011Z
DTSTART:20081018T033011Z
SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081018_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081018_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081021_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081021T035808Z
DTSTART:20081021T035808Z
SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081021_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081021T053255Z
DTSTART:20081021T053255Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy
DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081021_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081021T115512Z
DTSTART:20081021T115512Z
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=20081021_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081021_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081022_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081022T033034Z
DTSTART:20081022T033034Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081022_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081022T073934Z
DTSTART:20081022T073934Z
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=20081022_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081022_11_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081022T073934Z
DTSTART:20081022T073934Z
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=20081022_11_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081022_11_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081024_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081024T041741Z
DTSTART:20081024T041741Z
SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081024_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081024_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081025_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081025T034854Z
DTSTART:20081025T034854Z
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=20081025_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081025_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081025_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081025T080535Z
DTSTART:20081025T080535Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°01'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081025_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081025_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081027_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081027T173043Z
DTSTART:20081027T173043Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081027_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081027_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081028_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081028T231515Z
DTSTART:20081028T231515Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081028_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081028_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A4_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081030T022253Z
DTSTART:20081030T022253Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 4 Vesta makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A4_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A4_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081031_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081031T034229Z
DTSTART:20081031T034229Z
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=20081031_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081031_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081031_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081031T183003Z
DTSTART:20081031T183003Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Saint Helena. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081031_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081031_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081031_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081031T194620Z
DTSTART:20081031T194620Z
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=20081031_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081031_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081101_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081101T075536Z
DTSTART:20081101T075536Z
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=20081101_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081101_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081101_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081101T081210Z
DTSTART:20081101T081210Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081101_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081101_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081101_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081101T085837Z
DTSTART:20081101T085837Z
SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081101_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081101_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081102_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081102T045505Z
DTSTART:20081102T045505Z
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=20081102_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081102_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081102_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081102T074008Z
DTSTART:20081102T074008Z
SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081102_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081102_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081103_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081103T123307Z
DTSTART:20081103T123307Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia and Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081103_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081103T215209Z
DTSTART:20081103T215209Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081103_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081103T224117Z
DTSTART:20081103T224117Z
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=20081103_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081103_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A9_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081104T164653Z
DTSTART:20081104T164653Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 9 Metis at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 9 Metis makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A9_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A9_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081106_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081106T040404Z
DTSTART:20081106T040404Z
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=20081106_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081106_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081106_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081106T181305Z
DTSTART:20081106T181305Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Great Britain, Norway, Ireland and Northern Ireland amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081106_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081106_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081111_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081111T060039Z
DTSTART:20081111T060039Z
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=20081111_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081111_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081112_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081112T034057Z
DTSTART:20081112T034057Z
SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081112_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081112_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081112_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081112T064528Z
DTSTART:20081112T064528Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Pluto
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081112_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081112_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081113_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081113T061715Z
DTSTART:20081113T061715Z
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=20081113_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081113_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081113_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081113T202410Z
DTSTART:20081113T202410Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081113_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081113_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081114_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081114T100025Z
DTSTART:20081114T100025Z
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=20081114_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081114_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081117_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081117T100115Z
DTSTART:20081117T100115Z
SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081117_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081117_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081118_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081118T094033Z
DTSTART:20081118T094033Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081118_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081118_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081119_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081119T213119Z
DTSTART:20081119T213119Z
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=20081119_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081119_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081121_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081121T090905Z
DTSTART:20081121T090905Z
SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081121_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081121T133635Z
DTSTART:20081121T133635Z
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=20081121_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081121_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081121T182131Z
DTSTART:20081121T182131Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081121_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081125_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081125T170638Z
DTSTART:20081125T170638Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081125_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081125_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081127_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081127T165454Z
DTSTART:20081127T165454Z
SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081127_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081127_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081127_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081127T165603Z
DTSTART:20081127T165603Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081127_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081127_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081128_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081128T000632Z
DTSTART:20081128T000632Z
SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081128_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081128_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081129_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081129T121429Z
DTSTART:20081129T121429Z
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=20081129_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081129_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_14_A2_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081129T164653Z
DTSTART:20081129T164653Z
SUMMARY:Asteroid 2 Pallas at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 2 Pallas makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A2_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_14_A2_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081129_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081129T165420Z
DTSTART:20081129T165420Z
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=20081129_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081129_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081130_11_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081130T151448Z
DTSTART:20081130T151448Z
SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081130_11_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081130_11_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081201_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081201T003908Z
DTSTART:20081201T003908Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°02'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081201_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081201T084402Z
DTSTART:20081201T084402Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter pass within 2°00' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081201_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081201T144315Z
DTSTART:20081201T144315Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081201_15_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081201T152224Z
DTSTART:20081201T152224Z
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=20081201_15_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081201_15_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081201T153429Z
DTSTART:20081201T153429Z
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=20081201_15_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_15_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081201_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081201T153429Z
DTSTART:20081201T153429Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, the Americas, Europe, Corsica, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands and Northern Ireland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081201_20_102@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081201T160229Z
DTSTART:20081201T160229Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_102
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_20_102
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081201_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081201T224928Z
DTSTART:20081201T224928Z
SUMMARY:Pheonicid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081201_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081205_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081205T212616Z
DTSTART:20081205T212616Z
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=20081205_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081205_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081205_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081205T212627Z
DTSTART:20081205T212627Z
SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081205_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081205_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081205_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081205T213418Z
DTSTART:20081205T213418Z
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=20081205_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081205_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081206_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081206T210455Z
DTSTART:20081206T210455Z
SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081206_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081206_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081208_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081208T202106Z
DTSTART:20081208T202106Z
SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081208_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081208_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081211_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081211T074649Z
DTSTART:20081211T074649Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M45
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081211_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081211_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081211_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081211T191320Z
DTSTART:20081211T191320Z
SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081211_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081211_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081211_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081211T200127Z
DTSTART:20081211T200127Z
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=20081211_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081211_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081212_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081212T163706Z
DTSTART:20081212T163706Z
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=20081212_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081212_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081212_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081212T213853Z
DTSTART:20081212T213853Z
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=20081212_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081212_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081213_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081213T231002Z
DTSTART:20081213T231002Z
SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081213_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081213_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081215_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081215T173851Z
DTSTART:20081215T173851Z
SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081215_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081215_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081215_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081215T182544Z
DTSTART:20081215T182544Z
SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and M44
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081215_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081215_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081218_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081218T221749Z
DTSTART:20081218T221749Z
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=20081218_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081218_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081219_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081219T032115Z
DTSTART:20081219T032115Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081219_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081219T102951Z
DTSTART:20081219T102951Z
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=20081219_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081219_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081219T155853Z
DTSTART:20081219T155853Z
SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081219_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081221_07_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081221T120836Z
DTSTART:20081221T120836Z
SUMMARY:December solstice
DESCRIPTION:21 December will be the shortest day of 2008 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081221_07_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081221_07_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081222_10_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081222T073627Z
DTSTART:20081222T073627Z
SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 2008
DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081222_10_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081222_10_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081222_13_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081222T092444Z
DTSTART:20081222T092444Z
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=20081222_13_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081222_13_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2008_19_0210P_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081223T120000Z
DTSTART:20081223T120000Z
SUMMARY:Comet 210P/Christensen passes perihelion
DESCRIPTION:Comet 210P/Christensen makes its closest approach to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0210P_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2008_19_0210P_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081225_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081225T071002Z
DTSTART:20081225T071002Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Antares
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mali, Nigeria, Niger and Guinea amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081225_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081225_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081226_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081226T174624Z
DTSTART:20081226T174624Z
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=20081226_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081226_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081227_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081227T014548Z
DTSTART:20081227T014548Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081227_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081227_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081227_08_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081227T122354Z
DTSTART:20081227T122354Z
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081227_08_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081227_08_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081227_08_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081227T200643Z
DTSTART:20081227T200643Z
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=20081227_08_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081227_08_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081229_16_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081229T034536Z
DTSTART:20081229T034536Z
SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Micronesia, Russia, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_16_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_16_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081229_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081229T041028Z
DTSTART:20081229T041028Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081229_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081229T090452Z
DTSTART:20081229T090452Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_20_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081229_16_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081229T092709Z
DTSTART:20081229T092709Z
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, Australia, Tasmania and Indonesia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_16_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081229_16_101
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081231_20_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081231T055422Z
DTSTART:20081231T055422Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_20_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_20_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081231_15_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081231T175816Z
DTSTART:20081231T175816Z
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=20081231_15_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_15_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081231_12_100@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081231T180844Z
DTSTART:20081231T180844Z
SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion
DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_12_100
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_12_100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20081231_20_101@in-the-sky.org
DTSTAMP:20081231T210508Z
DTSTART:20081231T210508Z
SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_20_101
URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20081231_20_101
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR