601.

Supernova SN2018hna discovered A new supernova has been discovered in UGC 7534. Sun, 21 Oct 2018 (2,094 days ago)

602.

The Moon at aphelion The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon. Sun, 21 Oct 2018 at 13:41 EDT (2,095 days ago) in Aquarius

603.

Orionid meteor shower 2018 The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 21 Oct 2018 (2,095 days ago) in Orion

604.

136108 Haumea at solar conjunction 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. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 at 19:30 EDT (2,098 days ago) in Bootes

605.

ε-Geminid meteor shower 2018 The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 (2,098 days ago) in Gemini

606.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°56'. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 at 09:01 EDT (2,098 days ago) in Capricornus

607.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 at 08:12 EDT (2,098 days ago) in Capricornus

608.

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, 17 Oct 2018 at 15:15 EDT (2,099 days ago) in Capricornus

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136199 Eris at opposition 136199 Eris lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 at 01:19 EDT (2,099 days ago) in Cetus

610.

Moon at First Quarter The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 at 14:02 EDT (2,100 days ago) in Sagittarius

611.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 at 05:12 EDT (2,100 days ago) in Libra

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The Triangulum Galaxy is well placed The Triangulum Galaxy M33 (mag 5.8) culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 15 Oct 2018 (2,101 days ago) in Triangulum

613.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Sun, 14 Oct 2018 at 22:57 EDT (2,102 days ago) in Sagittarius

614.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°47'. Sun, 14 Oct 2018 at 22:45 EDT (2,102 days ago) in Sagittarius

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Conjunction of Venus and Mercury Venus and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°48'. Sun, 14 Oct 2018 at 11:14 EDT (2,102 days ago) in Virgo

616.

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. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 at 19:32 EDT (2,105 days ago) in Libra

617.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 at 19:27 EDT (2,105 days ago) in Libra

618.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°06'. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 at 17:20 EDT (2,105 days ago) in Libra

619.

δ-Aurigid meteor shower 2018 The δ-Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 (2,105 days ago) in Auriga

620.

Southern Taurid meteor shower 2018 The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 (2,106 days ago) in Cetus