281.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 at 08:24 EDT (1,566 days ago) in Sagittarius

282.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 45'. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 at 08:17 EDT (1,566 days ago) in Sagittarius

283.

Close approach of Mars and M8 Mars and M8 pass close to each other. Mon, 17 Feb 2020 at 22:03 EDT (1,567 days ago) in Sagittarius

284.

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. Sat, 15 Feb 2020 at 17:17 EDT (1,569 days ago) in Libra

285.

Mercury at perihelion Mercury passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 at 00:04 EDT (1,572 days ago) in Aquarius

286.

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 (1,573 days ago) in Aquarius

287.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 at 19:03 EDT (1,574 days ago) in Aquarius

288.

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. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 at 15:27 EDT (1,574 days ago) in Leo

289.

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. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 at 08:20 EDT (1,574 days ago) in Leo

290.

Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 at 06:58 EDT (1,574 days ago) in Aquarius

291.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 at 02:33 EDT (1,575 days ago) in Leo

292.

NGC 2808 is well placed The globular cluster NGC 2808 (mag 6.2) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. Sat, 08 Feb 2020 (1,576 days ago) in Carina

293.

α-Centaurid meteor shower 2020 The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 08 Feb 2020 (1,576 days ago) in Centaurus

294.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. Sat, 08 Feb 2020 at 06:11 EDT (1,576 days ago) in Cancer

295.

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. Sat, 01 Feb 2020 at 20:42 EDT (1,583 days ago) in Aries

296.

The cluster IC 2395 is well placed The open star cluster IC 2395 (mag 4.0) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. Sat, 01 Feb 2020 (1,583 days ago) in Vela

297.

The Omicron Velorum cluster is well placed The Omicron Velorum open star cluster (IC 2391; mag 2.5) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. Fri, 31 Jan 2020 (1,584 days ago) in Vela

298.

The Beehive cluster is well placed The Beehive open star cluster (M44, NGC 2632, also known as Praesepe; mag 3.1) culminates at around midnight local time. Fri, 31 Jan 2020 (1,584 days ago) in Cancer

299.

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, 29 Jan 2020 at 16:27 EDT (1,586 days ago) in Pisces

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Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Tue, 28 Jan 2020 at 05:42 EDT (1,587 days ago) in Aquarius