BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//in-the-sky.org//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720101_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720101T154505Z DTSTART:20720101T154505Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 20'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720101_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720101_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720102_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720102T085624Z DTSTART:20720102T085624Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°44'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720102_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720102_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720102_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720102T101347Z DTSTART:20720102T101347Z 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=20720102_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720102_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720103_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720103T065035Z DTSTART:20720103T065035Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720103_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720103_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720103_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720103T103034Z DTSTART:20720103T103034Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, Canada, China and Alaska amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720103_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720103_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720104_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720104T134544Z DTSTART:20720104T134544Z SUMMARY:Neptune at opposition DESCRIPTION:Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720104_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720104_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720104_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720104T174204Z DTSTART:20720104T174204Z SUMMARY:Quadrantid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720104_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720104_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720104_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720104T210135Z DTSTART:20720104T210135Z SUMMARY:The Earth at perihelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720104_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720104_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720105_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720105T171953Z DTSTART:20720105T171953Z 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=20720105_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720105_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720105_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720105T181242Z DTSTART:20720105T181242Z 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=20720105_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720105_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720106_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720106T075026Z DTSTART:20720106T075026Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°22'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720106_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720106_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720106_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720106T174723Z DTSTART:20720106T174723Z 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=20720106_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720106_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720106_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720106T201601Z DTSTART:20720106T201601Z SUMMARY:Mars at perigee DESCRIPTION:Mars reaches its closest point to the Earth – marking the best time to observe it in 1970. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720106_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720106_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720107_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720107T143020Z DTSTART:20720107T143020Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720107_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720107_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720111_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720111T005745Z DTSTART:20720111T005745Z 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=20720111_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720111_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720112_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720112T095443Z DTSTART:20720112T095443Z 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=20720112_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720112_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720113_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720113T221517Z DTSTART:20720113T221517Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720113_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720113_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720113_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720113T230353Z DTSTART:20720113T230353Z 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=20720113_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720113_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720117_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720117T110922Z DTSTART:20720117T110922Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°01'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720117_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720117_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720119_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720119T143709Z DTSTART:20720119T143709Z 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=20720119_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720119_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720120_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720120T055602Z DTSTART:20720120T055602Z SUMMARY:γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720120_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720120_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720120_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720120T063615Z DTSTART:20720120T063615Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720120_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720120_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720120_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720120T070033Z DTSTART:20720120T070033Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°05'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720120_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720120_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720120_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720120T084625Z DTSTART:20720120T084625Z SUMMARY:Jupiter ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720120_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720120_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720121_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720121T195955Z DTSTART:20720121T195955Z 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=20720121_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720121_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720122_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720122T223834Z DTSTART:20720122T223834Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720122_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720122_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720128_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720128T103627Z DTSTART:20720128T103627Z 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=20720128_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720128_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720129_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720129T172551Z DTSTART:20720129T172551Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720129_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720129_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720129_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720129T185458Z DTSTART:20720129T185458Z 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=20720129_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720129_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720130_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720130T165555Z DTSTART:20720130T165555Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720130_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720130_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720130_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720130T204259Z DTSTART:20720130T204259Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, Corsica, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands, Northern Ireland and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720130_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720130_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720202_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720202T030741Z DTSTART:20720202T030741Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Mars and Neptune DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Mars and Neptune pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720202_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720202_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720202_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720202T035522Z DTSTART:20720202T035522Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°48'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720202_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720202_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720204_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720204T045516Z DTSTART:20720204T045516Z 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=20720204_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720204_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720204_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720204T062338Z DTSTART:20720204T062338Z 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=20720204_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720204_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720205_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720205T024702Z DTSTART:20720205T024702Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720205_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720205_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720205_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720205T092055Z DTSTART:20720205T092055Z 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=20720205_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720205_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720209_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720209T031835Z DTSTART:20720209T031835Z SUMMARY:α-Centaurid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720209_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720209_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720210_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720210T065244Z DTSTART:20720210T065244Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720210_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720210_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720210_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720210T074353Z DTSTART:20720210T074353Z 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=20720210_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720210_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720210_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720210T232713Z DTSTART:20720210T232713Z 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=20720210_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720210_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720216_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720216T230014Z DTSTART:20720216T230014Z 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=20720216_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720216_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720217_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720217T000802Z DTSTART:20720217T000802Z 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=20720217_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720217_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720217_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720217T201817Z DTSTART:20720217T201817Z 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=20720217_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720217_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720218_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720218T123909Z DTSTART:20720218T123909Z SUMMARY:Mars ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720218_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720218_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720219_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720219T020445Z DTSTART:20720219T020445Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720219_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720219_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720220_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720220T141121Z DTSTART:20720220T141121Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720220_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720220_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720220_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720220T165426Z DTSTART:20720220T165426Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720220_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720220_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720220_11_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720220T194128Z DTSTART:20720220T194128Z 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=20720220_11_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720220_11_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720220_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720221T194128Z DTSTART:20720221T194128Z 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=20720220_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720220_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720220_11_103@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720220T211827Z DTSTART:20720220T211827Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720220_11_103 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720220_11_103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720221_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720221T043442Z DTSTART:20720221T043442Z SUMMARY:Saturn enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720221_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720221_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720226_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720226T041037Z DTSTART:20720226T041037Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°21'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720226_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720226_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720226_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720226T054503Z DTSTART:20720226T054503Z 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=20720226_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720226_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720227_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720227T000227Z DTSTART:20720227T000227Z 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=20720227_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720227_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720227_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720227T004015Z DTSTART:20720227T004015Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720227_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720227_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720227_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720227T043516Z DTSTART:20720227T043516Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Mexico, Guatemala and Hawaii amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720227_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720227_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720229_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720229T111632Z DTSTART:20720229T111632Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Mars and Neptune DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Mars and Neptune pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720229_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720229_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720229_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720229T115544Z DTSTART:20720229T115544Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°13'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720229_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720229_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720301_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720301T030903Z DTSTART:20720301T030903Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mars and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720301_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720301_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720303_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720303T184415Z DTSTART:20720303T184415Z 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=20720303_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720303_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720304_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720304T151713Z DTSTART:20720304T151713Z 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=20720304_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720304_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720304_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720304T152259Z DTSTART:20720304T152259Z SUMMARY:Total lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Asia, Russia, Antarctica, Oceania, Alaska, north-western Canada and Eastern Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720304_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720304_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720306_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720306T191132Z DTSTART:20720306T191132Z 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=20720306_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720306_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720307_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720307T162237Z DTSTART:20720307T162237Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720307_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720307_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720308_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720308T153003Z DTSTART:20720308T153003Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720308_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720308_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720308_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720308T161212Z DTSTART:20720308T161212Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Uranus and M8 DESCRIPTION:Uranus and M8 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720308_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720308_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720308_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720308T161813Z DTSTART:20720308T161813Z 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=20720308_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720308_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720311_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720311T151856Z DTSTART:20720311T151856Z 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=20720311_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720311_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720314_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720314T101315Z DTSTART:20720314T101315Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720314_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720314_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720314_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720314T180344Z DTSTART:20720314T180344Z SUMMARY:γ-Normid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The γ-Normid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720314_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720314_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720316_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720316T052455Z DTSTART:20720316T052455Z 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=20720316_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720316_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720316_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720316T064550Z DTSTART:20720316T064550Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mercury DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720316_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720316_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720316_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720316T195743Z DTSTART:20720316T195743Z 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=20720316_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720316_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720318_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720318T033056Z DTSTART:20720318T033056Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720318_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720318_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720318_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720318T094608Z DTSTART:20720318T094608Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°02'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720318_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720318_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720319_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720319T181912Z DTSTART:20720319T181912Z 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=20720319_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720319_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720319_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720319T201000Z DTSTART:20720319T201000Z SUMMARY:Partial solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from parts of Antarctica and South America. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720319_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720319_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720319_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720319T202246Z DTSTART:20720319T202246Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720319_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720319_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720322_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720322T214507Z DTSTART:20720322T214507Z SUMMARY:Neptune ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720322_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720322_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720323_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720323T224543Z DTSTART:20720323T224543Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Ceres and Eris DESCRIPTION:Ceres and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°30'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720323_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720323_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720324_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720324T171619Z DTSTART:20720324T171619Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°32'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720324_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720324_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720324_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720324T184603Z DTSTART:20720324T184603Z 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=20720324_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720324_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720324_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720324T214748Z DTSTART:20720324T214748Z 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=20720324_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720324_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720325_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720325T062619Z DTSTART:20720325T062619Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720325_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720325_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720325_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720325T102435Z DTSTART:20720325T102435Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Mongolia, Japan and Russia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720325_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720325_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720327_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720327T094314Z DTSTART:20720327T094314Z 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=20720327_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720327_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720328_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720328T071648Z DTSTART:20720328T071648Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°12'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720328_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720328_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720401_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720401T012907Z DTSTART:20720401T012907Z 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=20720401_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720401_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720403_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720403T012446Z DTSTART:20720403T012446Z 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=20720403_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720403_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720404_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720329T003509Z DTSTART:20720329T003509Z 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=20720404_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720404_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720404_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720404T003509Z DTSTART:20720404T003509Z 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=20720404_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720404_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720404_11_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720404T053234Z DTSTART:20720404T053234Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720404_11_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720404_11_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720404_11_103@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720404T140040Z DTSTART:20720404T140040Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720404_11_103 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720404_11_103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720404_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720404T233629Z DTSTART:20720404T233629Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720404_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720404_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720405_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720405T001914Z DTSTART:20720405T001914Z 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=20720405_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720405_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720405_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720405T073812Z DTSTART:20720405T073812Z SUMMARY:Uranus enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720405_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720405_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720405_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720405T170048Z DTSTART:20720405T170048Z 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=20720405_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720405_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720410_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720410T085353Z DTSTART:20720410T085353Z 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=20720410_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720410_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720412_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720412T223256Z DTSTART:20720412T223256Z 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=20720412_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720412_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720415_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720415T101352Z DTSTART:20720415T101352Z 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=20720415_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720415_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720416_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720416T082739Z DTSTART:20720416T082739Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720416_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720416_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720416_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720416T092518Z DTSTART:20720416T092518Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°24'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720416_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720416_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720418_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720418T115758Z DTSTART:20720418T115758Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720418_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720418_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720421_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720421T085830Z DTSTART:20720421T085830Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720421_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720421_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720421_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720421T120418Z DTSTART:20720421T120418Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720421_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720421_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720421_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720421T155958Z DTSTART:20720421T155958Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Southern and Eastern Europe, Russia and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720421_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720421_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720422_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720422T141611Z DTSTART:20720422T141611Z SUMMARY:Lyrid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720422_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720422_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720423_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720423T194814Z DTSTART:20720423T194814Z SUMMARY:π-Puppid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720423_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720423_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720424_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720424T171126Z DTSTART:20720424T171126Z SUMMARY:Mars at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mars passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720424_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720424_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720425_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720425T072853Z DTSTART:20720425T072853Z 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=20720425_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720425_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720425_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720425T090113Z DTSTART:20720425T090113Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°52'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720425_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720425_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720425_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720425T163500Z DTSTART:20720425T163500Z 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=20720425_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720425_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720425_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720425T164954Z DTSTART:20720425T164954Z 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=20720425_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720425_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720428_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720428T153829Z DTSTART:20720428T153829Z 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=20720428_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720428_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720429_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720429T210611Z DTSTART:20720429T210611Z 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=20720429_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720429_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720502_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720502T060622Z DTSTART:20720502T060622Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°27'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720502_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720502_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720502_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720502T064557Z DTSTART:20720502T064557Z 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=20720502_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720502_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720502_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720502T113332Z DTSTART:20720502T113332Z 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=20720502_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720502_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720504_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720504T075619Z DTSTART:20720504T075619Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Uranus and M8 DESCRIPTION:Uranus and M8 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720504_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720504_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720504_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720504T215013Z DTSTART:20720504T215013Z 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=20720504_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720504_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720506_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720506T041921Z DTSTART:20720506T041921Z SUMMARY:η-Aquariid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720506_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720506_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720508_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720508T181928Z DTSTART:20720508T181928Z SUMMARY:η-Lyrid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720508_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720508_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720510_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720510T031747Z DTSTART:20720510T031747Z 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=20720510_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720510_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720510_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720510T174820Z DTSTART:20720510T174820Z 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=20720510_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720510_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720511_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720511T082932Z DTSTART:20720511T082932Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mars and M44 DESCRIPTION:Mars and M44 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720511_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720511_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720513_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720513T060314Z DTSTART:20720513T060314Z SUMMARY:136472 Makemake at opposition DESCRIPTION:136472 Makemake is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720513_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720513_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720514_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720514T191449Z DTSTART:20720514T191449Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720514_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720514_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720515_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720515T151154Z DTSTART:20720515T151154Z 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=20720515_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720515_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720515_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720515T190112Z DTSTART:20720515T190112Z 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=20720515_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720515_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720518_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720518T001930Z DTSTART:20720518T001930Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720518_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720518_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720518_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720518T135417Z DTSTART:20720518T135417Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720518_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720518_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720519_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720519T031204Z DTSTART:20720519T031204Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°36'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720519_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720519_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720521_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720521T235146Z DTSTART:20720521T235146Z SUMMARY:Venus at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Venus passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720521_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720521_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720523_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720523T123739Z DTSTART:20720523T123739Z 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=20720523_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720523_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720523_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720523T141208Z DTSTART:20720523T141208Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720523_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720523_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720523_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720523T234010Z DTSTART:20720523T234010Z 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=20720523_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720523_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720524_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720524T215331Z DTSTART:20720524T215331Z 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=20720524_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720524_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720529_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720529T104003Z DTSTART:20720529T104003Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720529_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720529_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720529_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720529T112214Z DTSTART:20720529T112214Z 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=20720529_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720529_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720531_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720531T221741Z DTSTART:20720531T221741Z SUMMARY:Blue Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720531_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720531_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720602_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720602T124806Z DTSTART:20720602T124806Z 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=20720602_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720602_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720607_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720607T124229Z DTSTART:20720607T124229Z 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=20720607_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720607_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720608_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720608T094316Z DTSTART:20720608T094316Z 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=20720608_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720608_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720608_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720608T212036Z DTSTART:20720608T212036Z 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=20720608_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720608_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720610_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720610T022929Z DTSTART:20720610T022929Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720610_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720610_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720610_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720610T090846Z DTSTART:20720610T090846Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Neptune DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°33'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720610_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720610_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720610_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720610T152619Z DTSTART:20720610T152619Z SUMMARY:Daytime Arietid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720610_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720610_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720610_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720610T172137Z DTSTART:20720610T172137Z 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=20720610_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720610_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720615_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720615T105904Z DTSTART:20720615T105904Z 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=20720615_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720615_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720616_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720611T044434Z DTSTART:20720611T044434Z 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=20720616_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720616_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720616_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720616T044434Z DTSTART:20720616T044434Z 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=20720616_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720616_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720616_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720616T095807Z DTSTART:20720616T095807Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720616_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720616_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720616_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720616T182600Z DTSTART:20720616T182600Z SUMMARY:136108 Haumea at opposition DESCRIPTION:136108 Haumea is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720616_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720616_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720618_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720618T064515Z DTSTART:20720618T064515Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°28'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720618_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720618_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720619_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720619T102620Z DTSTART:20720619T102620Z 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=20720619_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720619_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720620_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720620T111120Z DTSTART:20720620T111120Z SUMMARY:June solstice DESCRIPTION:20 June will be the longest day of 2072 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720620_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720620_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720620_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720620T155831Z DTSTART:20720620T155831Z SUMMARY:Uranus at opposition DESCRIPTION:Uranus is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720620_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720620_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720620_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720620T204137Z DTSTART:20720620T204137Z 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=20720620_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720620_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720620_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720620T214523Z DTSTART:20720620T214523Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720620_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720620_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720623_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720623T025713Z DTSTART:20720623T025713Z 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=20720623_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720623_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720625_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720625T142722Z DTSTART:20720625T142722Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°41'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720625_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720625_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720625_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720625T151749Z DTSTART:20720625T151749Z 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=20720625_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720625_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720627_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720627T120609Z DTSTART:20720627T120609Z SUMMARY:June Bootid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720627_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720627_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720630_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720630T102117Z DTSTART:20720630T102117Z 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=20720630_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720630_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720630_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720630T201901Z DTSTART:20720630T201901Z 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=20720630_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720630_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720701_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720701T132027Z DTSTART:20720701T132027Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720701_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720701_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720705_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720705T025747Z DTSTART:20720705T025747Z SUMMARY:Venus at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720705_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720705_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720705_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720705T055344Z DTSTART:20720705T055344Z 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=20720705_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720705_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720706_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720706T082431Z DTSTART:20720706T082431Z 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=20720706_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720706_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720706_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720706T132559Z DTSTART:20720706T132559Z SUMMARY:The Earth at aphelion DESCRIPTION:The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720706_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720706_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720708_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720708T135401Z DTSTART:20720708T135401Z 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=20720708_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720708_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720709_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720709T193751Z DTSTART:20720709T193751Z SUMMARY:Saturn ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720709_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720709_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720712_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720712T134114Z DTSTART:20720712T134114Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720712_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720712_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720712_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720712T173204Z DTSTART:20720712T173204Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Midway Atoll and Kingman Reef amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720712_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720712_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720713_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720713T075708Z DTSTART:20720713T075708Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720713_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720713_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720713_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720713T201345Z DTSTART:20720713T201345Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°34'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720713_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720713_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720715_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720715T175649Z DTSTART:20720715T175649Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720715_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720715_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720716_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720716T003728Z DTSTART:20720716T003728Z 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=20720716_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720716_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720716_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720716T220506Z DTSTART:20720716T220506Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°04'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720716_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720716_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720717_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720717T075430Z DTSTART:20720717T075430Z 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=20720717_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720717_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720719_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720719T072713Z DTSTART:20720719T072713Z 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=20720719_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720719_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720719_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720719T072713Z DTSTART:20720719T072713Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720719_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720719_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720719_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720719T073433Z DTSTART:20720719T073433Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720719_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720719_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720722_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720722T090208Z DTSTART:20720722T090208Z 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=20720722_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720722_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720722_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720722T194026Z DTSTART:20720722T194026Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°01'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720722_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720722_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720722_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720722T204049Z DTSTART:20720722T204049Z 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=20720722_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720722_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720728_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720728T224700Z DTSTART:20720728T224700Z SUMMARY:Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720728_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720728_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720729_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720729T015123Z DTSTART:20720729T015123Z 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=20720729_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720729_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720730_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720730T001620Z DTSTART:20720730T001620Z 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=20720730_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720730_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720730_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720730T072549Z DTSTART:20720730T072549Z SUMMARY:Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720730_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720730_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720730_10_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720730T074053Z DTSTART:20720730T074053Z SUMMARY:α-Capricornid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720730_10_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720730_10_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720801_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720801T190858Z DTSTART:20720801T190858Z 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=20720801_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720801_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720802_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720802T192440Z DTSTART:20720802T192440Z 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=20720802_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720802_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720802_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720804T192440Z DTSTART:20720804T192440Z 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=20720802_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720802_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720805_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720805T151908Z DTSTART:20720805T151908Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720805_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720805_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720807_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720807T041542Z DTSTART:20720807T041542Z 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=20720807_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720807_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720808_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720808T225311Z DTSTART:20720808T225311Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720808_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720808_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720809_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720809T025000Z DTSTART:20720809T025000Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Western Asia, Iran and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720809_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720809_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720810_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720810T161748Z DTSTART:20720810T161748Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720810_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720810_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720810_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720810T162956Z DTSTART:20720810T162956Z 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=20720810_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720810_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720812_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720812T210903Z DTSTART:20720812T210903Z SUMMARY:Perseid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720812_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720812_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720813_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720813T014045Z DTSTART:20720813T014045Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°35'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720813_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720813_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720814_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720814T012151Z DTSTART:20720814T012151Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720814_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720814_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720814_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720814T125823Z DTSTART:20720814T125823Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720814_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720814_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720814_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720814T145636Z DTSTART:20720814T145636Z 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=20720814_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720814_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720815_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720815T092732Z DTSTART:20720815T092732Z 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=20720815_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720815_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720815_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720815T164656Z DTSTART:20720815T164656Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Venus and Mars pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720815_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720815_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720815_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720815T164656Z DTSTART:20720815T164656Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720815_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720815_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720815_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720815T170815Z DTSTART:20720815T170815Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 42'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720815_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720815_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720816_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720816T195512Z DTSTART:20720816T195512Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°49'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720816_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720816_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720818_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720818T020019Z DTSTART:20720818T020019Z SUMMARY:κ-Cygnid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720818_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720818_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720819_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720819T041430Z DTSTART:20720819T041430Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°19'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720819_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720819_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720819_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720819T052145Z DTSTART:20720819T052145Z 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=20720819_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720819_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720820_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720820T152851Z DTSTART:20720820T152851Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Jupiter and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Jupiter and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 25'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720820_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720820_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720820_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720820T172102Z DTSTART:20720820T172102Z 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=20720820_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720820_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720826_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720826T105758Z DTSTART:20720826T105758Z 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=20720826_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720826_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720827_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720827T221920Z DTSTART:20720827T221920Z SUMMARY:Mercury at superior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720827_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720827_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720828_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720828T155902Z DTSTART:20720828T155902Z 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=20720828_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720828_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720828_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720828T160500Z DTSTART:20720828T160500Z SUMMARY:Total lunar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, Asia, Russia, Oceania and Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720828_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720828_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720829_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720829T003754Z DTSTART:20720829T003754Z 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=20720829_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720829_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720901_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720901T042954Z DTSTART:20720901T042954Z SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720901_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720901_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720905_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720905T062801Z DTSTART:20720905T062801Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720905_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720905_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720905_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720905T103131Z DTSTART:20720905T103131Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Mexico, Cuba and Nicaragua amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720905_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720905_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720905_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720905T161949Z DTSTART:20720905T161949Z 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=20720905_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720905_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720905_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720905T221459Z DTSTART:20720905T221459Z SUMMARY:Uranus ends retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Uranus returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720905_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720905_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720907_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720907T093314Z DTSTART:20720907T093314Z 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=20720907_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720907_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720907_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720907T093405Z DTSTART:20720907T093405Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720907_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720907_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720909_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720909T130200Z DTSTART:20720909T130200Z SUMMARY:September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720909_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720909_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720912_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720912T011345Z DTSTART:20720912T011345Z 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=20720912_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720912_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720912_09_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720912T085900Z DTSTART:20720912T085900Z SUMMARY:Total solar eclipse DESCRIPTION:There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from Russia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720912_09_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720912_09_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720912_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720912T090748Z DTSTART:20720912T090748Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720912_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720912_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720913_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720913T065812Z DTSTART:20720913T065812Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720913_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720913_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720914_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720914T070501Z DTSTART:20720914T070501Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7'39". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720914_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720914T092920Z DTSTART:20720914T092920Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:Venus and Mars pass within 6'54" of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720914_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720914T110542Z DTSTART:20720914T110542Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720914_20_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720914T111504Z DTSTART:20720914T111504Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_20_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_20_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720914_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720914T123317Z DTSTART:20720914T123317Z 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=20720914_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720914_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720914T125913Z DTSTART:20720914T125913Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon, Venus and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon, Venus and Mars pass close to one another. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720914_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720915_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720915T163954Z DTSTART:20720915T163954Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°31'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720915_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720915_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720915_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720915T174931Z DTSTART:20720915T174931Z 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=20720915_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720915_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720919_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720919T045859Z DTSTART:20720919T045859Z 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=20720919_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720919_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720922_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720922T032443Z DTSTART:20720922T032443Z 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=20720922_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720922_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720924_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720924T071645Z DTSTART:20720924T071645Z 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=20720924_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720924_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720925_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720925T030957Z DTSTART:20720925T030957Z 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=20720925_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720925_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720927_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720927T084308Z DTSTART:20720927T084308Z 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=20720927_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720927_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720927_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720927T122610Z DTSTART:20720927T122610Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720927_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720927_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720927_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720927T134514Z DTSTART:20720927T134514Z SUMMARY:Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720927_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720927_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720927_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720927T224124Z DTSTART:20720927T224124Z SUMMARY:134340 Pluto at opposition DESCRIPTION:134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720927_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720927_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720929_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720929T201223Z DTSTART:20720929T201223Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn pass within 2°39' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720929_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720929_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20720930_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20720930T175815Z DTSTART:20720930T175815Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720930_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20720930_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721001_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721001T005510Z DTSTART:20721001T005510Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Neptune and Ceres DESCRIPTION:Neptune and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°38'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721001_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721001_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721002_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721002T122408Z DTSTART:20721002T122408Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721002_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721002_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721002_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721002T163054Z DTSTART:20721002T163054Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Micronesia, Eastern and Southeast Asia, Russia, Federated States of Micronesia, Midway Islands, Spratly Islands, Midway Atoll, Wake Island and Paracel Islands. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721002_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721002_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721004_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721004T215926Z DTSTART:20721004T215926Z 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=20721004_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721004_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721004_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721004T220837Z DTSTART:20721004T220837Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°11'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721004_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721004_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721005_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721005T022825Z DTSTART:20721005T022825Z 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=20721005_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721005_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721006_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721006T002227Z DTSTART:20721006T002227Z SUMMARY:October Camelopardalid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The October Camelopardalid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721006_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721006_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721007_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721007T060538Z DTSTART:20721007T060538Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°29'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721007_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721007_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721008_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721008T202847Z DTSTART:20721008T202847Z SUMMARY:Draconid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721008_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721008_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721010_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721010T105753Z DTSTART:20721010T105753Z 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=20721010_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721010_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721010_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721010T112029Z DTSTART:20721010T112029Z SUMMARY:Southern Taurid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721010_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721010_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721011_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721011T113639Z DTSTART:20721011T113639Z SUMMARY:δ-Aurigid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721011_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721011_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721011_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721011T175604Z DTSTART:20721011T175604Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721011_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721011_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721012_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721012T084838Z DTSTART:20721012T084838Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°14'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721012_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721012_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721012_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721010T113254Z DTSTART:20721010T113254Z 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=20721012_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721012_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721012_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721012T113254Z DTSTART:20721012T113254Z 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=20721012_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721012_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721013_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721013T051845Z DTSTART:20721013T051845Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°56'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721013_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721013_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721013_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721013T075204Z DTSTART:20721013T075204Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°37'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721013_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721013_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721013_20_102@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721013T092016Z DTSTART:20721013T092016Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°58'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721013_20_102 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721013_20_102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721014_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721014T054306Z DTSTART:20721014T054306Z 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=20721014_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721014_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721014_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721014T092424Z DTSTART:20721014T092424Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°30'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721014_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721014_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721015_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721015T203537Z DTSTART:20721015T203537Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Saturn and Mars DESCRIPTION:Saturn and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721015_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721015_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721017_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721017T224150Z DTSTART:20721017T224150Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721017_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721017_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721018_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721018T130732Z DTSTART:20721018T130732Z SUMMARY:ε-Geminid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721018_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721018_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721018_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721018T203718Z DTSTART:20721018T203718Z 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=20721018_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721018_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721020_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721020T003950Z DTSTART:20721020T003950Z SUMMARY:Neptune enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Neptune reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721020_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721020_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721021_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721021T133534Z DTSTART:20721021T133534Z SUMMARY:Orionid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721021_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721021_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721022_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721022T141501Z DTSTART:20721022T141501Z 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=20721022_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721022_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721024_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721024T000941Z DTSTART:20721024T000941Z 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=20721024_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721024_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721024_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721024T135709Z DTSTART:20721024T135709Z SUMMARY:Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721024_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721024_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721025_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721025T082438Z DTSTART:20721025T082438Z SUMMARY:Venus at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721025_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721025_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721025_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721025T145354Z DTSTART:20721025T145354Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Mars DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°43'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721025_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721025_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721027_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721027T012055Z DTSTART:20721027T012055Z 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=20721027_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721027_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721028_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721028T033701Z DTSTART:20721028T033701Z SUMMARY:Jupiter enters retrograde motion DESCRIPTION:Jupiter reverses its direction of motion across the sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721028_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721028_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721029_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721029T012156Z DTSTART:20721029T012156Z SUMMARY:136199 Eris at opposition DESCRIPTION:136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721029_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721029_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721029_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721029T175850Z DTSTART:20721029T175850Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721029_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721029_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721029_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721029T220339Z DTSTART:20721029T220339Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, Corsica, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands and RAF Akrotiri. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721029_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721029_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721101_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721101T050227Z DTSTART:20721101T050227Z 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=20721101_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721101_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721101_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721101T051307Z DTSTART:20721101T051307Z 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=20721101_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721101_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721103_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721103T111617Z DTSTART:20721103T111617Z 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=20721103_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721103_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721104_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721104T191146Z DTSTART:20721104T191146Z SUMMARY:Mercury at inferior solar conjunction DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721104_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721104_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721104_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721104T194749Z DTSTART:20721104T194749Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721104_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721104_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721107_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721107T141204Z DTSTART:20721107T141204Z 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=20721107_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721107_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721107_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721107T231924Z DTSTART:20721107T231924Z 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=20721107_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721107_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721109_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721109T033918Z DTSTART:20721109T033918Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Uranus DESCRIPTION:Venus and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°08'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721109_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721109_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721110_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721110T042209Z DTSTART:20721110T042209Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721110_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721110_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721110_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721110T114724Z DTSTART:20721110T114724Z SUMMARY:Mercury at perihelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721110_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721110_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721111_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721111T023514Z DTSTART:20721111T023514Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mars DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°32'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721111_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721111_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721112_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721112T084350Z DTSTART:20721112T084350Z 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=20721112_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721112_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721112_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721112T132647Z DTSTART:20721112T132647Z SUMMARY:Northern Taurid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721112_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721112_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721113_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721113T132929Z DTSTART:20721113T132929Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°53'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721113_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721113_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721115_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721115T071139Z DTSTART:20721115T071139Z 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=20721115_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721115_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721117_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721117T160352Z DTSTART:20721117T160352Z 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=20721117_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721117_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721117_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721117T194401Z DTSTART:20721117T194401Z SUMMARY:Leonid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721117_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721117_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721118_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721118T134505Z DTSTART:20721118T134505Z SUMMARY:Mercury at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721118_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721118_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721119_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721119T081458Z DTSTART:20721119T081458Z 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=20721119_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721119_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721120_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721120T060406Z DTSTART:20721120T060406Z 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=20721120_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721120_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721121_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721120T055407Z DTSTART:20721120T055407Z 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=20721121_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721121_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721121_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721121T055407Z DTSTART:20721121T055407Z 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=20721121_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721121_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721121_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721121T185305Z DTSTART:20721121T185305Z SUMMARY:α-Monocerotid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The α-Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721121_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721121_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721123_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721123T152016Z DTSTART:20721123T152016Z 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=20721123_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721123_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721125_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721125T165858Z DTSTART:20721125T165858Z 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=20721125_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721125_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721126_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721126T005213Z DTSTART:20721126T005213Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721126_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721126_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721126_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721126T045246Z DTSTART:20721126T045246Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, the Contiguous United States, Greenland and Mexico amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721126_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721126_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721128_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721128T043705Z DTSTART:20721128T043705Z SUMMARY:Close approach of Mercury and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Saturn pass within 14' of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721128_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721128_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721128_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721128T061735Z DTSTART:20721128T061735Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of Mercury and Saturn DESCRIPTION:Mercury and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 15'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721128_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721128_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721128_15_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721128T080727Z DTSTART:20721128T080727Z 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=20721128_15_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721128_15_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721128_20_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721128T081241Z DTSTART:20721128T081241Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°54'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721128_20_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721128_20_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721128_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721128T095742Z DTSTART:20721128T095742Z SUMMARY:November Orionid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721128_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721128_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721202_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721202T011904Z DTSTART:20721202T011904Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721202_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721202_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721202_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721202T084418Z DTSTART:20721202T084418Z SUMMARY:Pheonicid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Pheonicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721202_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721202_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721202_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721202T192211Z DTSTART:20721202T192211Z 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=20721202_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721202_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721204_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721204T115638Z DTSTART:20721204T115638Z 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=20721204_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721204_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721206_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721206T072157Z DTSTART:20721206T072157Z SUMMARY:December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721206_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721206_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721207_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721207T070007Z DTSTART:20721207T070007Z SUMMARY:Puppid-Velid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Puppid-Velid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721207_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721207_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721207_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721207T140650Z DTSTART:20721207T140650Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°51'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721207_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721207_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721208_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721208T142335Z DTSTART:20721208T142335Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°26'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721208_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721208_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721209_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721209T061504Z DTSTART:20721209T061504Z SUMMARY:Monocerotid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Monocerotid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721209_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721209_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721209_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721209T170001Z DTSTART:20721209T170001Z SUMMARY:New Moon DESCRIPTION:The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721209_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721209_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721210_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721210T235426Z DTSTART:20721210T235426Z 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=20721210_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721210_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721212_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721212T050453Z DTSTART:20721212T050453Z SUMMARY:σ-Hydrid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721212_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721212_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721213_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721213T154328Z DTSTART:20721213T154328Z 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=20721213_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721213_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721213_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721213T172009Z DTSTART:20721213T172009Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Venus DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°23'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721213_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721213_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721214_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721214T085949Z DTSTART:20721214T085949Z SUMMARY:Geminid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721214_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721214_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721216_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721216T032741Z DTSTART:20721216T032741Z SUMMARY:Comae Berenicid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721216_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721216_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721217_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721217T051853Z DTSTART:20721217T051853Z 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=20721217_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721217_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721217_08_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721217T135029Z DTSTART:20721217T135029Z 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=20721217_08_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721217_08_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721218_13_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721218T035957Z DTSTART:20721218T035957Z 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=20721218_13_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721218_13_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721220_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721220T014742Z DTSTART:20721220T014742Z SUMMARY:December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721220_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721220_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721221_07_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721221T005223Z DTSTART:20721221T005223Z SUMMARY:December solstice DESCRIPTION:21 December will be the shortest day of 2072 in the northern hemisphere. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721221_07_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721221_07_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721222_10_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721222T172707Z DTSTART:20721222T172707Z SUMMARY:Ursid meteor shower 2072 DESCRIPTION:The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721222_10_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721222_10_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721223_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721223T075538Z DTSTART:20721223T075538Z 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=20721223_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721223_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721223_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721223T094230Z DTSTART:20721223T094230Z SUMMARY:Close approach of the Moon and Collinder 50 DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Collinder 50 pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721223_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721223_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721223_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721223T134115Z DTSTART:20721223T134115Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Aldebaran DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Russia, India and Mongolia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721223_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721223_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721224_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721224T113325Z DTSTART:20721224T113325Z SUMMARY:Mercury at aphelion DESCRIPTION:Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721224_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721224_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721224_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721224T154900Z DTSTART:20721224T154900Z 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=20721224_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721224_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721225_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721225T071456Z DTSTART:20721225T071456Z 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=20721225_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721225_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721225_20_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721225T102012Z DTSTART:20721225T102012Z SUMMARY:Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°03'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721225_20_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721225_20_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721225_15_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721225T102502Z DTSTART:20721225T102502Z 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=20721225_15_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721225_15_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721225_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721225T104947Z DTSTART:20721225T104947Z 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=20721225_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721225_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721226_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721226T173304Z DTSTART:20721226T173304Z 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=20721226_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721226_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721227_11_101@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721227T012733Z DTSTART:20721227T012733Z SUMMARY:Venus at greatest elongation east DESCRIPTION:Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721227_11_101 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721227_11_101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721228_11_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721228T035102Z DTSTART:20721228T035102Z SUMMARY:Venus at dichotomy DESCRIPTION:Venus reaches half phase in the evening sky. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721228_11_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721228_11_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721229_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721229T064906Z DTSTART:20721229T064906Z 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=20721229_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721229_08_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721229_16_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721229T070516Z DTSTART:20721229T070516Z SUMMARY:Lunar occultation of Regulus DESCRIPTION:The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia amongst others. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721229_16_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721229_16_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20721230_12_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20721230T022117Z DTSTART:20721230T022117Z 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=20721230_12_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20721230_12_100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20730101_08_100@in-the-sky.org DTSTAMP:20730101T032752Z DTSTART:20730101T032752Z 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=20730101_08_100 URL:https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20730101_08_100 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR