2741.

Mars ends retrograde motion Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. Mon, 27 Aug 2018 at 10:01 EDT (2,137 days ago) in Sagittarius

2742.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Sun, 26 Aug 2018 at 17:56 EDT (2,138 days ago) in Cancer

2743.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sun, 26 Aug 2018 at 07:56 EDT (2,138 days ago) in Aquarius

2744.

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, 24 Aug 2018 at 00:30 EDT (2,140 days ago) in Capricornus

2745.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°46'. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 at 13:12 EDT (2,141 days ago) in Capricornus

2746.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 at 11:35 EDT (2,141 days ago) in Capricornus

2747.

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. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 at 07:22 EDT (2,141 days ago) in Sagittarius

2748.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Tue, 21 Aug 2018 at 05:52 EDT (2,143 days ago) in Sagittarius

2749.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°07'. Tue, 21 Aug 2018 at 05:37 EDT (2,143 days ago) in Sagittarius

2750.

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, 18 Aug 2018 at 03:49 EDT (2,146 days ago) in Libra

2751.

κ-Cygnid meteor shower 2018 The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 18 Aug 2018 (2,146 days ago) in Draco

2752.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Fri, 17 Aug 2018 at 09:13 EDT (2,147 days ago) in Libra

2753.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°30'. Fri, 17 Aug 2018 at 06:37 EDT (2,147 days ago) in Libra

2754.

Venus at greatest elongation east Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Fri, 17 Aug 2018 at 04:11 EDT (2,147 days ago) in Virgo

2755.

Messier 2 is well placed The globular cluster M2 (NGC 7089; mag 6.6) in Aquarius culminates at around midnight local time. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 (2,149 days ago) in Aquarius

2756.

Venus at dichotomy Venus reaches half phase in the evening sky. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 01:13 EDT (2,149 days ago) in Virgo

2757.

Messier 15 is well placed The globular cluster M15 (NGC 7078; mag 6.3) in Pegasus culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 14 Aug 2018 (2,150 days ago) in Pegasus

2758.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Tue, 14 Aug 2018 at 13:30 EDT (2,150 days ago) in Virgo

2759.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°15'. Tue, 14 Aug 2018 at 09:34 EDT (2,150 days ago) in Virgo

2760.

Perseid meteor shower 2018 The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 12 Aug 2018 (2,151 days ago) in Perseus