481.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°04'. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 at 22:08 EDT (1,042 days ago) in Virgo

482.

Comet 4P/Faye passes perihelion Comet 4P/Faye makes its closest approach to the Sun. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 (1,042 days ago) in Taurus

483.

September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2021 The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 (1,042 days ago) in Perseus

484.

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. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 at 20:17 EDT (1,043 days ago) in Virgo

485.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°31'. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 at 16:18 EDT (1,043 days ago) in Virgo

486.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 at 20:52 EDT (1,045 days ago) in Leo

487.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 at 20:28 EDT (1,046 days ago) in Virgo

488.

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 (1,049 days ago) in Virgo

489.

Aurigid meteor shower 2021 The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 (1,050 days ago) in Auriga

490.

Comet 8P/Tuttle reaches peak brightness Comet 8P/Tuttle is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2021 apparition. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 (1,051 days ago) in Hydra

491.

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. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 at 03:13 EDT (1,052 days ago) in Taurus

492.

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. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 at 22:22 EDT (1,053 days ago) in Taurus

493.

Comet 8P/Tuttle passes perihelion Comet 8P/Tuttle makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sat, 28 Aug 2021 (1,054 days ago) in Hydra

494.

Asteroid 89 Julia at opposition Asteroid 89 Julia makes closest approach to the Earth. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 at 03:10 EDT (1,058 days ago) in Aquarius

495.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sun, 22 Aug 2021 at 08:01 EDT (1,060 days ago) in Aquarius

496.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Sun, 22 Aug 2021 at 03:11 EDT (1,060 days ago) in Capricornus

497.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°57'. Sun, 22 Aug 2021 at 00:56 EDT (1,060 days ago) in Capricornus

498.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 at 19:39 EDT (1,062 days ago) in Capricornus

499.

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. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 at 19:31 EDT (1,062 days ago) in Capricornus

500.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°42'. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 at 18:15 EDT (1,062 days ago) in Capricornus