BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//in-the-sky.org//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400102_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400102T152115Z DTSTART:20400102T152115Z SUMMARY:Mars at opposition DESCRIPTION:Mars is optimally positioned for observation, appears at its closest, brightest and largest. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400102_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400102_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400103_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400103T113236Z DTSTART:20400103T113236Z SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400103_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400103_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400104_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400104T124500Z DTSTART:20400104T124500Z SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400104_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400104_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400105_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400105T033638Z DTSTART:20400105T033638Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400105_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400105_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400106_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400106T043221Z DTSTART:20400106T043221Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400106_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400106_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400106_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400106T074244Z DTSTART:20400106T074244Z 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=20400106_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400106_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400107_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400107T003029Z DTSTART:20400107T003029Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400107_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400107_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400107_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400107T022307Z DTSTART:20400107T022307Z 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=20400107_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400107_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400107_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400107T110601Z DTSTART:20400107T110601Z 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=20400107_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400107_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400110_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400110T195020Z DTSTART:20400110T195020Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400110_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400110_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400111_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400111T065201Z DTSTART:20400111T065201Z SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400111_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400111_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400111_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400111T165242Z DTSTART:20400111T165242Z 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=20400111_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400111_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400111_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400111T173136Z DTSTART:20400111T173136Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400111_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400111_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400113_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400113T095704Z DTSTART:20400113T095704Z 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=20400113_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400113_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400113_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400113T195637Z DTSTART:20400113T195637Z 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=20400113_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400113_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400114_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400114T032613Z DTSTART:20400114T032613Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400114_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400114_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400116_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400116T131720Z DTSTART:20400116T131720Z SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400116_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400116_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400120_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400120T005315Z DTSTART:20400120T005315Z SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400120_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400120_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400121_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400121T022140Z DTSTART:20400121T022140Z 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=20400121_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400121_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400121_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400121T042051Z DTSTART:20400121T042051Z SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400121_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400121_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400121_12_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400121T193817Z DTSTART:20400121T193817Z SUMMARY:Uranus at opposition DESCRIPTION:Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400121_12_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400121_12_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400125_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400125T224058Z DTSTART:20400125T224058Z 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=20400125_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400125_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400126_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400126T102048Z DTSTART:20400126T102048Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400126_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400126_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400126_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400126T103237Z DTSTART:20400126T103237Z 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=20400126_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400126_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400129_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400129T075428Z DTSTART:20400129T075428Z 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=20400129_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400129_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400130_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400130T101055Z DTSTART:20400130T101055Z 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=20400130_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400130_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400131_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400131T140638Z DTSTART:20400131T140638Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Pluto DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400131_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400131_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400202_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400202T094928Z DTSTART:20400202T094928Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400202_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400202_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400202_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400202T124337Z DTSTART:20400202T124337Z 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=20400202_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400202_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400202_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400202T164119Z DTSTART:20400202T164119Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Ceres and Eris DESCRIPTION:Ceres and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°18'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400202_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400202_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400203_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400203T063016Z DTSTART:20400203T063016Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°00'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400203_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400203_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400203_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400203T080609Z DTSTART:20400203T080609Z 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=20400203_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400203_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400205_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400205T223253Z DTSTART:20400205T223253Z 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=20400205_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400205_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400206_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400206T011028Z DTSTART:20400206T011028Z 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=20400206_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400206_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400206_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400206T011028Z DTSTART:20400206T011028Z 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=20400206_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400206_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400206_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400206T013539Z DTSTART:20400206T013539Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Neptune and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Neptune and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400206_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400206_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400206_11_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400206T180606Z DTSTART:20400206T180606Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400206_11_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400206_11_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400207_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400207T035124Z DTSTART:20400207T035124Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including South Africa, Angola, Namibia and Botswana amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400207_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400207_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400208_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400208T155945Z DTSTART:20400208T155945Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400208_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400208_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400208_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400208T221733Z DTSTART:20400208T221733Z SUMMARY:α-Centaurid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400208_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400208_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400209_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400209T115257Z DTSTART:20400209T115257Z SUMMARY:Mars ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400209_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400209_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400209_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400209T210033Z DTSTART:20400209T210033Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Japan. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400209_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400209_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400210_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400210T132035Z DTSTART:20400210T132035Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400210_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400210_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400210_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400210T184459Z DTSTART:20400210T184459Z 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=20400210_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400210_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400211_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400211T074501Z DTSTART:20400211T074501Z 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=20400211_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400211_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400212_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400212T142527Z DTSTART:20400212T142527Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400212_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400212_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400213_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400213T101423Z DTSTART:20400213T101423Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400213_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400213_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400214_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400214T072742Z DTSTART:20400214T072742Z 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=20400214_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400214_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A40_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400218T071035Z DTSTART:20400218T071035Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 40 Harmonia at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 40 Harmonia makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A40_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A40_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400219_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400219T213408Z DTSTART:20400219T213408Z 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=20400219_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400219_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400221_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400221T130914Z DTSTART:20400221T130914Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400221_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400221_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400222_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400222T151628Z DTSTART:20400222T151628Z 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=20400222_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400222_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400222_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400222T165512Z DTSTART:20400222T165512Z 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=20400222_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400222_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400222_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400222T170257Z DTSTART:20400222T170257Z 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=20400222_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400222_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400222_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400222T170257Z DTSTART:20400222T170257Z 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=20400222_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400222_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400228_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400228T005921Z DTSTART:20400228T005921Z 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=20400228_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400228_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400229_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400229T113559Z DTSTART:20400229T113559Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400229_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400229_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400229_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400229T141838Z DTSTART:20400229T141838Z 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=20400229_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400229_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400301_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400301T023832Z DTSTART:20400301T023832Z 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=20400301_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400301_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400301_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400301T101534Z DTSTART:20400301T101534Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400301_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400301_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400301_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400301T113830Z DTSTART:20400301T113830Z 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=20400301_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400301_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400305_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400305T003503Z DTSTART:20400305T003503Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400305_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400305_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400305_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400305T093220Z DTSTART:20400305T093220Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from Chile, Argentina and Pitcairn. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400305_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400305_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400306_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400306T071910Z DTSTART:20400306T071910Z 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=20400306_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400306_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400308_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400308T042806Z DTSTART:20400308T042806Z 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, Italy and Malta. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400308_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400308_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400309_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400309T122610Z DTSTART:20400309T122610Z 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=20400309_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400309_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400310_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400310T041738Z DTSTART:20400310T041738Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Pluto DESCRIPTION:Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400310_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400310_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400310_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400310T233347Z DTSTART:20400310T233347Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400310_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400310_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400311_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400311T010959Z DTSTART:20400311T010959Z 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=20400311_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400311_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400311_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400311T092549Z DTSTART:20400311T092549Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°07'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400311_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400311_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400313_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400313T014713Z DTSTART:20400313T014713Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400313_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400313_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400314_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400314T130020Z DTSTART:20400314T130020Z SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400314_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400314_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400316_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400316T215042Z DTSTART:20400316T215042Z 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=20400316_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400316_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400316_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400316T231337Z DTSTART:20400316T231337Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400316_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400316_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400317_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400317T011902Z DTSTART:20400317T011902Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Pluto DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400317_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400317_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400317_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400317T094223Z DTSTART:20400317T094223Z 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=20400317_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400317_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400317_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400317T210746Z DTSTART:20400317T210746Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400317_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400317_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400319_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400312T042538Z DTSTART:20400312T042538Z 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=20400319_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400319_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400319_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400319T042538Z DTSTART:20400319T042538Z 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=20400319_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400319_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400320_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400320T000505Z DTSTART:20400320T000505Z 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=20400320_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400320_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400320_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400320T175935Z DTSTART:20400320T175935Z 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=20400320_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400320_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400321_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400321T112031Z DTSTART:20400321T112031Z 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=20400321_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400321_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400321_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400321T154716Z DTSTART:20400321T154716Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400321_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400321_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400321_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400321T154735Z DTSTART:20400321T154735Z 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=20400321_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400321_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400321_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400321T154735Z DTSTART:20400321T154735Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400321_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400321_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400323_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400323T155127Z DTSTART:20400323T155127Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400323_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400323_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400327_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400327T130710Z DTSTART:20400327T130710Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400327_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400327_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400327_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400327T155121Z DTSTART:20400327T155121Z 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=20400327_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400327_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400328_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400328T141152Z DTSTART:20400328T141152Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400328_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400328_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400328_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400328T151130Z DTSTART:20400328T151130Z 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=20400328_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400328_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400328_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400328T153331Z DTSTART:20400328T153331Z 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=20400328_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400328_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400328_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400328T180709Z DTSTART:20400328T180709Z 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=20400328_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400328_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400330_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400330T232145Z DTSTART:20400330T232145Z 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=20400330_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400330_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400401_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400401T150656Z DTSTART:20400401T150656Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Australia and Macquarie Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400401_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400401_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400403_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400403T204044Z DTSTART:20400403T204044Z 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=20400403_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400403_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400404_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400404T095653Z DTSTART:20400404T095653Z 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 South America, Central America and Clipperton Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400404_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400404_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400404_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400404T140638Z DTSTART:20400404T140638Z 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=20400404_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400404_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400405_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400405T220316Z DTSTART:20400405T220316Z SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400405_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400405_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400409_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400409T062544Z DTSTART:20400409T062544Z 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=20400409_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400409_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400409_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400409T221931Z DTSTART:20400409T221931Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400409_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400409_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400410_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400410T094258Z DTSTART:20400410T094258Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°07'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400410_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400410_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400411_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400411T140122Z DTSTART:20400411T140122Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400411_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400411_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400414_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400414T075208Z DTSTART:20400414T075208Z SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at opposition DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400414_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400414_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400417_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400417T230124Z DTSTART:20400417T230124Z 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=20400417_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400417_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400418_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400418T071534Z DTSTART:20400418T071534Z 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=20400418_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400418_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400418_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400418T232656Z DTSTART:20400418T232656Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400418_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400418_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400418_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400418T235138Z DTSTART:20400418T235138Z 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=20400418_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400418_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400419_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400419T133759Z DTSTART:20400419T133759Z 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=20400419_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400419_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400422_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400422T091848Z DTSTART:20400422T091848Z SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400422_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400422_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400422_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400422T194331Z DTSTART:20400422T194331Z 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=20400422_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400422_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400423_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400423T145149Z DTSTART:20400423T145149Z SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400423_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400423_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400423_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400423T165939Z DTSTART:20400423T165939Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400423_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400423_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400423_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400423T195610Z DTSTART:20400423T195610Z 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=20400423_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400423_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400424_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400424T194032Z DTSTART:20400424T194032Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400424_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400424_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400424_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400424T211140Z DTSTART:20400424T211140Z 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=20400424_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400424_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400427_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400427T023739Z DTSTART:20400427T023739Z 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=20400427_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400427_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400428_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400428T223510Z DTSTART:20400428T223510Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400428_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400428_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400429_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400429T014556Z DTSTART:20400429T014556Z 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=20400429_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400429_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400430_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400430T042003Z DTSTART:20400430T042003Z 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=20400430_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400430_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400430_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400430T151702Z DTSTART:20400430T151702Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400430_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400430_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400501_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400501T024028Z DTSTART:20400501T024028Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Mars and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400501_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400501_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400501_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400501T154517Z DTSTART:20400501T154517Z 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 Solomon Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400501_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400501_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400501_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400501T185500Z DTSTART:20400501T185500Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Mars and Uranus pass within 1°19' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400501_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400501_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400503_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400503T191354Z DTSTART:20400503T191354Z SUMMARY:Mars at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mars passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400503_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400503_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400503_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400503T200010Z DTSTART:20400503T200010Z 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=20400503_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400503_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400505_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400505T232442Z DTSTART:20400505T232442Z SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400505_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400505_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400506_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400506T154409Z DTSTART:20400506T154409Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400506_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400506_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400508_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400508T132329Z DTSTART:20400508T132329Z SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400508_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400508_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400508_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400508T154740Z DTSTART:20400508T154740Z SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at opposition DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400508_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400508_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400509_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400509T035052Z DTSTART:20400509T035052Z 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=20400509_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400509_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400511_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400511T032904Z DTSTART:20400511T032904Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400511_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400511_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400511_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400511T034300Z DTSTART:20400511T034300Z SUMMARY:Partial solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from parts of Australia and New Zealand, Antarctica and Tasmania. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400511_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400511_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400512_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400512T065802Z DTSTART:20400512T065802Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400512_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400512_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400512_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400512T075202Z DTSTART:20400512T075202Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°15'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400512_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400512_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400516_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400516T010022Z DTSTART:20400516T010022Z 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=20400516_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400516_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400517_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400517T110839Z DTSTART:20400517T110839Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°09'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400517_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400517_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400517_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400517T123415Z DTSTART:20400517T123415Z 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=20400517_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400517_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400517_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400517T181956Z DTSTART:20400517T181956Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and M44 DESCRIPTION:Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400517_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400517_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400518_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400518T040027Z DTSTART:20400518T040027Z SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400518_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400518_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400519_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400519T070104Z DTSTART:20400519T070104Z 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=20400519_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400519_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400521_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400521T001612Z DTSTART:20400521T001612Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400521_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400521_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400521_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400521T032645Z DTSTART:20400521T032645Z 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=20400521_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400521_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400522_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400522T024807Z DTSTART:20400522T024807Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400522_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400522_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400522_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400522T043131Z DTSTART:20400522T043131Z 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=20400522_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400522_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400524_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400524T205037Z DTSTART:20400524T205037Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400524_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400524_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400526_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400526T081255Z DTSTART:20400526T081255Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400526_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400526_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400526_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400526T114600Z DTSTART:20400526T114600Z SUMMARY:Total lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, Eastern and Southeast Asia, Oceania, the Americas, south-eastern Russia and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400526_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400526_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400526_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400526T114650Z DTSTART:20400526T114650Z 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=20400526_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400526_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400527_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400527T162919Z DTSTART:20400527T162919Z 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=20400527_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400527_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400528_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400528T022431Z DTSTART:20400528T022431Z 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=20400528_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400528_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400528_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400528T233824Z DTSTART:20400528T233824Z 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 Sub-Saharan Africa and British Indian Ocean Territory. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400528_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400528_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400530_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400528T161635Z DTSTART:20400528T161635Z 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=20400530_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400530_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400530_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400530T161635Z DTSTART:20400530T161635Z 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=20400530_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400530_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400531_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400531T025437Z DTSTART:20400531T025437Z SUMMARY:Venus at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400531_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400531_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400602_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400602T021748Z DTSTART:20400602T021748Z 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=20400602_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400602_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A9_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400604T022234Z DTSTART:20400604T022234Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 9 Metis at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 9 Metis makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A9_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A9_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400604_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400604T184938Z DTSTART:20400604T184938Z 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=20400604_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400604_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400606_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400606T024004Z DTSTART:20400606T024004Z 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=20400606_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400606_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400606_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400606T175710Z DTSTART:20400606T175710Z SUMMARY:Saturn ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400606_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400606_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400608_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400608T162752Z DTSTART:20400608T162752Z 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=20400608_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400608_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400609_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400609T180417Z DTSTART:20400609T180417Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400609_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400609_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400610_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400610T103428Z DTSTART:20400610T103428Z SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400610_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400610_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400611_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400611T094430Z DTSTART:20400611T094430Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400611_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400611_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400612_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400612T141618Z DTSTART:20400612T141618Z 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=20400612_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400612_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400615_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400615T004546Z DTSTART:20400615T004546Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°04'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400615_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400615_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400615_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400615T032652Z DTSTART:20400615T032652Z 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=20400615_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400615_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400617_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400617T104114Z DTSTART:20400617T104114Z 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=20400617_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400617_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400617_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400617T135907Z DTSTART:20400617T135907Z 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=20400617_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400617_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400617_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400617T213251Z DTSTART:20400617T213251Z 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=20400617_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400617_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400618_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400618T110707Z DTSTART:20400618T110707Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400618_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400618_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400618_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400618T125645Z DTSTART:20400618T125645Z 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=20400618_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400618_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400619_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400619T151424Z DTSTART:20400619T151424Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400619_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400619_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400619T164634Z DTSTART:20400619T164634Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 15 Eunomia at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 15 Eunomia makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400620_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400620T173938Z DTSTART:20400620T173938Z SUMMARY:June solstice DESCRIPTION:20 June will be the longest day of 2040 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400620_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400620_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400622_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400622T184713Z DTSTART:20400622T184713Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400622_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400622_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400624_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400624T191905Z DTSTART:20400624T191905Z 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=20400624_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400624_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400625_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400625T020023Z DTSTART:20400625T020023Z 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=20400625_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400625_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400625_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400625T093352Z DTSTART:20400625T093352Z 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=20400625_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400625_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400625_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400625T093842Z DTSTART:20400625T093842Z 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 Oceania, Ecuador, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island and Tokelau. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400625_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400625_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400625_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400625T164747Z DTSTART:20400625T164747Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400625_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400625_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400627_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400627T072252Z DTSTART:20400627T072252Z SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400627_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400627_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400701_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400701T101809Z DTSTART:20400701T101809Z 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=20400701_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400701_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400703_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400703T092936Z DTSTART:20400703T092936Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Antarctica and Falkland Islands amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400703_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400703_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400705_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400705T190130Z DTSTART:20400705T190130Z SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400705_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400705_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400707_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400707T221950Z DTSTART:20400707T221950Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400707_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400707_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400708_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400708T163330Z DTSTART:20400708T163330Z SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400708_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400708_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400709_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400709T091558Z DTSTART:20400709T091558Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400709_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400709_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400709_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400709T143223Z DTSTART:20400709T143223Z 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=20400709_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400709_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400709_08_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400709T201226Z DTSTART:20400709T201226Z 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=20400709_08_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400709_08_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400713_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400713T154009Z DTSTART:20400713T154009Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°27'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400713_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400713_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400713_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400713T191730Z DTSTART:20400713T191730Z 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=20400713_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400713_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400714_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400714T233215Z DTSTART:20400714T233215Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400714_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400714_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400715_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400715T024648Z DTSTART:20400715T024648Z 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=20400715_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400715_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400715_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400715T201538Z DTSTART:20400715T201538Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°04'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400715_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400715_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400715_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400715T220120Z DTSTART:20400715T220120Z 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=20400715_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400715_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400717_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400717T091643Z DTSTART:20400717T091643Z 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=20400717_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400717_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400718_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400718T040512Z DTSTART:20400718T040512Z 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=20400718_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400718_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400718_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400721T040512Z DTSTART:20400721T040512Z 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=20400718_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400718_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400720_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400720T043449Z DTSTART:20400720T043449Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400720_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400720_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400721_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400721T220800Z DTSTART:20400721T220800Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400721_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400721_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400722_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400722T202651Z DTSTART:20400722T202651Z 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 Sub-Saharan Africa, Southern Asia, Indonesia and British Indian Ocean Territory. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400722_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400722_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400723_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400723T103722Z DTSTART:20400723T103722Z 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=20400723_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400723_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400723_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400723T191200Z DTSTART:20400723T191200Z 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=20400723_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400723_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400724_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400724T020524Z DTSTART:20400724T020524Z 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=20400724_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400724_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A18_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400724T191034Z DTSTART:20400724T191034Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 18 Melpomene at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 18 Melpomene makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A18_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A18_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400726_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400726T013926Z DTSTART:20400726T013926Z 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=20400726_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400726_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400728_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400728T180617Z DTSTART:20400728T180617Z SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400728_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400728_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A4_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400729T115834Z DTSTART:20400729T115834Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 4 Vesta makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A4_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A4_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400730_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400730T024442Z DTSTART:20400730T024442Z SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400730_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400730_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400730_10_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400730T025946Z DTSTART:20400730T025946Z SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400730_10_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400730_10_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400730_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400730T163332Z DTSTART:20400730T163332Z 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=20400730_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400730_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400730_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400730T163332Z DTSTART:20400730T163332Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Australia, Tasmania and Fiji amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400730_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400730_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400730_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400730T210613Z DTSTART:20400730T210613Z 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=20400730_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400730_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400802_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400802T145445Z DTSTART:20400802T145445Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400802_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400802_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A6_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400805T093434Z DTSTART:20400805T093434Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 6 Hebe at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 6 Hebe makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A6_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A6_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400805_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400805T234248Z DTSTART:20400805T234248Z 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=20400805_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400805_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400808_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400808T002740Z DTSTART:20400808T002740Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400808_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400808_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400808_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400808T053316Z DTSTART:20400808T053316Z SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400808_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400808_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400809_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400809T121256Z DTSTART:20400809T121256Z 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=20400809_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400809_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400809_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400809T150338Z DTSTART:20400809T150338Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°47'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400809_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400809_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400811_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400811T075321Z DTSTART:20400811T075321Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400811_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400811_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400811_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400811T113835Z DTSTART:20400811T113835Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Jupiter and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Jupiter and Mars pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400811_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400811_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400811_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400811T142005Z DTSTART:20400811T142005Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°30'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400811_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400811_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400812_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400812T061826Z DTSTART:20400812T061826Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400812_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400812_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400812_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400812T075139Z DTSTART:20400812T075139Z 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=20400812_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400812_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400812_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400812T162223Z DTSTART:20400812T162223Z SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400812_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400812_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400813_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400813T060043Z DTSTART:20400813T060043Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400813_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400813_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400815_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400815T183622Z DTSTART:20400815T183622Z 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=20400815_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400815_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400817_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400817T211607Z DTSTART:20400817T211607Z SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400817_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400817_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400818_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400818T014847Z DTSTART:20400818T014847Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Jupiter and Mars DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mars pass within 34' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400818_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400818_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400818_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400818T064234Z DTSTART:20400818T064234Z SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at opposition DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400818_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400818_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400818_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400818T161221Z DTSTART:20400818T161221Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Mars DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400818_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400818_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400819_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400819T061702Z DTSTART:20400819T061702Z 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 Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400819_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400819_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400820_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400820T215010Z DTSTART:20400820T215010Z 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=20400820_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400820_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400821_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400821T035150Z DTSTART:20400821T035150Z 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=20400821_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400821_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400822_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400822T090928Z DTSTART:20400822T090928Z 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=20400822_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400822_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400827_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400827T003344Z DTSTART:20400827T003344Z 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=20400827_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400827_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400827_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400827T003344Z DTSTART:20400827T003344Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa and Western Asia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400827_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400827_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400829_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400829T111700Z DTSTART:20400829T111700Z 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=20400829_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400829_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400831_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400831T013112Z DTSTART:20400831T013112Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Saturn and Mars DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Mars pass within 1°49' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400831_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400831_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400831_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400831T234519Z DTSTART:20400831T234519Z SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400831_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400831_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400901_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400901T135742Z DTSTART:20400901T135742Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Saturn and Mars DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°00'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400901_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400901_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400901_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400901T173954Z DTSTART:20400901T173954Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter pass within 10' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400901_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400901_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400901_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400901T193200Z DTSTART:20400901T193200Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400901_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400901_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400902_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400902T101428Z DTSTART:20400902T101428Z 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=20400902_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400902_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A63_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400903T071034Z DTSTART:20400903T071034Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 63 Ausonia at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 63 Ausonia makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A63_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A63_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400906_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400906T151455Z DTSTART:20400906T151455Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400906_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400906_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400906_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400906T175734Z DTSTART:20400906T175734Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn pass within 1°28' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400906_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400906_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400907_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400907T084841Z DTSTART:20400907T084841Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400907_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400907_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400908_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400908T062202Z DTSTART:20400908T062202Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400908_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400908T065823Z DTSTART:20400908T065823Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°06'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400908_20_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400908T122319Z DTSTART:20400908T122319Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°40'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400908_20_103@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400908T174335Z DTSTART:20400908T174335Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°30'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_103 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400908_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400908T190106Z DTSTART:20400908T190106Z 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=20400908_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400908_20_104@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400908T205710Z DTSTART:20400908T205710Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_104 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_20_104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400908_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400908T224328Z DTSTART:20400908T224328Z 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=20400908_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400908_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400909_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400909T013533Z DTSTART:20400909T013533Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°17'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400909_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400909_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400909_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400909T081234Z DTSTART:20400909T081234Z SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400909_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400909_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400912_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400912T194455Z DTSTART:20400912T194455Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400912_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400912_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400912_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400912T233308Z DTSTART:20400912T233308Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400912_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400912_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400913_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400913T040535Z DTSTART:20400913T040535Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars pass within 13' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400913_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400913_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400914_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400914T020757Z DTSTART:20400914T020757Z 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=20400914_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400914_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400915_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400915T135520Z DTSTART:20400915T135520Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and East Timor. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400915_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400915_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400915_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400915T142134Z DTSTART:20400915T142134Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400915_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400915_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400918_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400918T064310Z DTSTART:20400918T064310Z 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=20400918_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400918_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400918_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400918T161544Z DTSTART:20400918T161544Z 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=20400918_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400918_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400920_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400920T174234Z DTSTART:20400920T174234Z 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=20400920_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400920_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400922_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400922T093839Z DTSTART:20400922T093839Z 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=20400922_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400922_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400923_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400923T091604Z DTSTART:20400923T091604Z 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=20400923_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400923_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400923_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400923T091604Z DTSTART:20400923T091604Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mexico, the Contiguous United States, Nicaragua and Honduras amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400923_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400923_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400923_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400923T203432Z DTSTART:20400923T203432Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400923_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400923_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400926_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400919T160654Z DTSTART:20400919T160654Z 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=20400926_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400926_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400926_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400919T160654Z DTSTART:20400919T160654Z SUMMARY:A parade of 5 planets in the evening sky DESCRIPTION:All five of the planets that are visible to the unaided eye will be above the horizon at the same time. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400926_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400926_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400926_11_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400926T160654Z DTSTART:20400926T160654Z 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=20400926_11_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400926_11_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400927_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400927T085822Z DTSTART:20400927T085822Z SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400927_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400927_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400928_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400928T044153Z DTSTART:20400928T044153Z 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=20400928_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400928_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20400930_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20400930T024815Z DTSTART:20400930T024815Z 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=20400930_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20400930_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401001_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401001T172513Z DTSTART:20401001T172513Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401001_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401001_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401003_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401003T144949Z DTSTART:20401003T144949Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at apogee DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401003_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401003_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401004_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401004T201249Z DTSTART:20401004T201249Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Jupiter is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401004_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401004_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401005_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401005T192909Z DTSTART:20401005T192909Z SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401005_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401005_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401006_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401006T052704Z DTSTART:20401006T052704Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401006_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401006_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401007_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401007T171559Z DTSTART:20401007T171559Z 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=20401007_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401007_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401007_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401007T204547Z DTSTART:20401007T204547Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401007_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401007_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401007_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401007T213844Z DTSTART:20401007T213844Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°32'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401007_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401007_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401008_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401008T153416Z DTSTART:20401008T153416Z SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401008_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401008_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401008_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401008T154154Z DTSTART:20401008T154154Z 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=20401008_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401008_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401008_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401008T173729Z DTSTART:20401008T173729Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401008_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401008_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401008_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401008T235106Z DTSTART:20401008T235106Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°16'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401008_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401008_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401009_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401009T004427Z DTSTART:20401009T004427Z 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=20401009_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401009_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401009_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401009T004427Z DTSTART:20401009T004427Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada, the Contiguous United States and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401009_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401009_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401010_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401010T062550Z DTSTART:20401010T062550Z SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401010_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401010_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401011_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401011T064205Z DTSTART:20401011T064205Z SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401011_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401011_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401012_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401012T193549Z DTSTART:20401012T193549Z 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 Sub-Saharan Africa and Bouvet Island. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401012_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401012_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401013_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401013T084136Z DTSTART:20401013T084136Z 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=20401013_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401013_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401015_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401015T055630Z DTSTART:20401015T055630Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Uranus and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Uranus and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401015_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401015_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401015_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401015T104945Z DTSTART:20401015T104945Z 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=20401015_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401015_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A2_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401017T115834Z DTSTART:20401017T115834Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 2 Pallas at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 2 Pallas makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A2_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A2_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401017_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401017T235845Z DTSTART:20401017T235845Z 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=20401017_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401017_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401018_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401018T051151Z DTSTART:20401018T051151Z 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=20401018_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401018_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401018_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401018T081542Z DTSTART:20401018T081542Z SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401018_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401018_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401020_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401020T044937Z DTSTART:20401020T044937Z 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=20401020_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401020_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401020_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401020T173644Z DTSTART:20401020T173644Z 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=20401020_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401020_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401020_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401020T173644Z DTSTART:20401020T173644Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Asia, Eastern Africa, Russia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401020_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401020_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401021_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401021T084431Z DTSTART:20401021T084431Z SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401021_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401021_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401021_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401021T101157Z DTSTART:20401021T101157Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401021_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401021_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401021_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401021T111032Z DTSTART:20401021T111032Z SUMMARY:136199 Eris at opposition DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401021_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401021_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A30_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401022T071034Z DTSTART:20401022T071034Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 30 Urania at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 30 Urania makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A30_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A30_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401024_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401024T090548Z DTSTART:20401024T090548Z SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401024_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401024_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401026_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401026T135202Z DTSTART:20401026T135202Z SUMMARY:Close approach of M44 and Uranus DESCRIPTION:M44 and Uranus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401026_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401026_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401027_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401027T061521Z DTSTART:20401027T061521Z SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401027_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401027_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401027_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401027T223250Z DTSTART:20401027T223250Z 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=20401027_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401027_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401028_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401028T002724Z DTSTART:20401028T002724Z 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=20401028_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401028_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401028_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401028T184520Z DTSTART:20401028T184520Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401028_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401028_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401029_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401029T134227Z DTSTART:20401029T134227Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401029_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401029_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401102_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401102T212348Z DTSTART:20401102T212348Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°13'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401102_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401102_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401102_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401102T215200Z DTSTART:20401102T215200Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 59'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401102_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401102_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401102_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401102T224055Z DTSTART:20401102T224055Z 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=20401102_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401102_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401102_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401102T224055Z DTSTART:20401102T224055Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401102_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401102_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401103_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401103T070744Z DTSTART:20401103T070744Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 45'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401103_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401103_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401103_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401103T074712Z DTSTART:20401103T074712Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Europe, Russia, Shetland and Orkney. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401103_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401103_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401104_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401104T082240Z DTSTART:20401104T082240Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401104_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401104_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401104_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401104T185704Z DTSTART:20401104T185704Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401104_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401104_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401104_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401104T190859Z DTSTART:20401104T190859Z SUMMARY:Partial solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from parts of the Americas and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401104_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401104_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401105_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401105T132845Z DTSTART:20401105T132845Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°13'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401105_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401105_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401106_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401106T043642Z DTSTART:20401106T043642Z 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=20401106_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401106_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401106_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401106T043642Z DTSTART:20401106T043642Z 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=20401106_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401106_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401106_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401106T160718Z DTSTART:20401106T160718Z 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=20401106_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401106_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401107_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401107T212101Z DTSTART:20401107T212101Z 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=20401107_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401107_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401107_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401107T212101Z DTSTART:20401107T212101Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Argentina, New Zealand and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401107_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401107_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401107_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401107T212920Z DTSTART:20401107T212920Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401107_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401107_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401109_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401109T011317Z DTSTART:20401109T011317Z 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, Chile, Falkland Islands and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401109_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401109_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401109_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401109T060539Z DTSTART:20401109T060539Z 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=20401109_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401109_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401109_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401109T092128Z DTSTART:20401109T092128Z 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=20401109_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401109_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401111_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401111T001619Z DTSTART:20401111T001619Z 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=20401111_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401111_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401111_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401111T152348Z DTSTART:20401111T152348Z 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=20401111_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401111_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401112_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401112T082739Z DTSTART:20401112T082739Z SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401112_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401112_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401112_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401112T181113Z DTSTART:20401112T181113Z SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401112_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401112_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A37_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401114T191034Z DTSTART:20401114T191034Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 37 Fides at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 37 Fides makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A37_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A37_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A27_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401116T044634Z DTSTART:20401116T044634Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 27 Euterpe at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 27 Euterpe makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A27_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A27_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401117_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401117T002618Z DTSTART:20401117T002618Z 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=20401117_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401117_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401117_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401117T002618Z DTSTART:20401117T002618Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Neptune DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Western Asia, Southern Europe, South America, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401117_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401117_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401117_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401117T012715Z DTSTART:20401117T012715Z 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=20401117_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401117_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401117_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401117T144720Z DTSTART:20401117T144720Z SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401117_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401117_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401118_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401118T190400Z DTSTART:20401118T190400Z SUMMARY:Total lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Asia, Russia, Africa, Europe, Greenland, Oceania, north-eastern Canada and Alaska. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401118_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401118_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401118_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401118T190554Z DTSTART:20401118T190554Z 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=20401118_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401118_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401119_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401119T080659Z DTSTART:20401119T080659Z SUMMARY:Jupiter at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401119_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401119_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401121_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401121T135706Z DTSTART:20401121T135706Z SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401121_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401121_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401124_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401124T191105Z DTSTART:20401124T191105Z 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=20401124_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401124_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401126_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401126T210801Z DTSTART:20401126T210801Z 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=20401126_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401126_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401128_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401128T045849Z DTSTART:20401128T045849Z SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401128_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401128_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401130_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401130T131422Z DTSTART:20401130T131422Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 39'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401130_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401130_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401130_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401130T134717Z DTSTART:20401130T134717Z 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=20401130_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401130_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401130_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401130T134717Z DTSTART:20401130T134717Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Canada, the Contiguous United States and Greenland. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401130_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401130_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401130_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401130T173244Z DTSTART:20401130T173244Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401130_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401130_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401130_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401130T185642Z DTSTART:20401130T185642Z 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=20401130_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401130_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401202_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401202T034232Z DTSTART:20401202T034232Z SUMMARY:Pheonicid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401202_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401202_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401203_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401203T000711Z DTSTART:20401203T000711Z SUMMARY:Close approach of M44 and Uranus DESCRIPTION:M44 and Uranus pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401203_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401203_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401204_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401204T073409Z DTSTART:20401204T073409Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401204_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401204_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401205_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401205T062628Z DTSTART:20401205T062628Z 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=20401205_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401205_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401206_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401206T021823Z DTSTART:20401206T021823Z SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401206_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401206_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401206_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401206T085943Z DTSTART:20401206T085943Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401206_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401206_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401206_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401206T132042Z DTSTART:20401206T132042Z 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=20401206_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401206_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401207_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401207T015624Z DTSTART:20401207T015624Z SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401207_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401207_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401207_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401207T134632Z DTSTART:20401207T134632Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401207_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401207_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401207_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401207T143244Z DTSTART:20401207T143244Z 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=20401207_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401207_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401208T115834Z DTSTART:20401208T115834Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 16 Psyche at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 16 Psyche makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401209_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401209T011129Z DTSTART:20401209T011129Z SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401209_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401209_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401210_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401210T233013Z DTSTART:20401210T233013Z 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=20401210_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401210_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401212_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401212T000225Z DTSTART:20401212T000225Z SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401212_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401212_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401212_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401212T132434Z DTSTART:20401212T132434Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401212_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401212_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401214_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401214T035834Z DTSTART:20401214T035834Z SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401214_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401214_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401214_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401214T053548Z DTSTART:20401214T053548Z 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=20401214_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401214_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401214_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401214T053548Z DTSTART:20401214T053548Z 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, Colombia and Cuba amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401214_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401214_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401214_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401214T105409Z DTSTART:20401214T105409Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401214_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401214_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401215_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401215T222724Z DTSTART:20401215T222724Z SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401215_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401215_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401217_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401217T121831Z DTSTART:20401217T121831Z 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=20401217_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401217_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401217_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401217T202725Z DTSTART:20401217T202725Z 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=20401217_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401217_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401218_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401218T121529Z DTSTART:20401218T121529Z 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=20401218_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401218_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401219_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401219T204900Z DTSTART:20401219T204900Z SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401219_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401219_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401221_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401221T062718Z DTSTART:20401221T062718Z SUMMARY:December solstice DESCRIPTION:21 December will be the shortest day of 2040 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401221_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401221_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A471_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401222T071034Z DTSTART:20401222T071034Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 471 Papagena at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 471 Papagena makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A471_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A471_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401222_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401222T122831Z DTSTART:20401222T122831Z SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 2040 DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401222_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401222_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401222_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401222T132805Z DTSTART:20401222T132805Z 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=20401222_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401222_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401226_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401226T170256Z DTSTART:20401226T170256Z 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=20401226_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401226_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401228_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401228T025823Z DTSTART:20401228T025823Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 13'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401228_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401228T030954Z DTSTART:20401228T030954Z 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=20401228_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401228_16_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401228T030954Z DTSTART:20401228T030954Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Europe, Southern and Western Asia, Russia, Corsica, Menorca, Mallorca and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_16_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_16_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401228_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401228T114126Z DTSTART:20401228T114126Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401228_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401228T123444Z DTSTART:20401228T123444Z 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=20401228_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20401228_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401228T123444Z DTSTART:20401228T123444Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, Greenland, the Canary Islands and the Portuguese Azores amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20401228_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040_14_A3_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20401230T093434Z DTSTART:20401230T093434Z SUMMARY:Asteroid 3 Juno at opposition DESCRIPTION:Asteroid 3 Juno makes closest approach to the Earth. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A3_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=2040_14_A3_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20410101_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20410101T152935Z DTSTART:20410101T152935Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Pluto DESCRIPTION:Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9°20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20410101_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20410101_20_100 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR