501.

The Moon at apogee The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 at 10:56 EDT (2,072 days ago) in Capricornus

502.

Comet 38P/Stephan-Oterma passes perihelion Comet 38P/Stephan-Oterma makes its closest approach to the Sun. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 (2,073 days ago) in Gemini

503.

Northern Taurid meteor shower 2018 The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 12 Nov 2018 (2,074 days ago) in Taurus

504.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Sun, 11 Nov 2018 at 11:29 EDT (2,075 days ago) in Ophiuchus

505.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Sun, 11 Nov 2018 at 10:39 EDT (2,075 days ago) in Sagittarius

506.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°27'. Sun, 11 Nov 2018 at 10:32 EDT (2,075 days ago) in Sagittarius

507.

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Sat, 10 Nov 2018 (2,076 days ago) in Scorpius

508.

The Moon at perihelion The Moon passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun, which happens each month around the time of new moon. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 at 23:06 EDT (2,076 days ago) in Ophiuchus

509.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°43'. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 at 06:33 EDT (2,077 days ago) in Ophiuchus

510.

Supernova AT2018irv discovered A new supernova has been discovered in NGC 2681. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 (2,077 days ago)

511.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°46'. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 at 12:36 EDT (2,078 days ago) in Libra

512.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 at 11:03 EDT (2,079 days ago) in Libra

513.

Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Tue, 06 Nov 2018 at 10:09 EDT (2,080 days ago) in Scorpius

514.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9°32'. Mon, 05 Nov 2018 at 21:24 EDT (2,081 days ago) in Virgo

515.

Supernova SN2018hzg discovered A new supernova has been discovered in NGC 3825. Mon, 05 Nov 2018 (2,080 days ago)

516.

The Moon at perigee The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 at 16:22 EDT (2,086 days ago) in Cancer

517.

Moon at Last Quarter The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 at 12:40 EDT (2,086 days ago) in Cancer

518.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 at 11:44 EDT (2,086 days ago) in Cancer

519.

Supernova SN2018htt discovered A new supernova has been discovered in NGC 1209. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 (2,086 days ago)

520.

Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury Jupiter and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°16'. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 at 23:45 EDT (2,088 days ago) in Libra