5261.

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. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 at 22:49 EDT (4,309 days ago) in Virgo

5262.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°59'. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 at 10:28 EDT (4,309 days ago) in Virgo

5263.

Lunar occultation of Spica The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 at 00:58 EDT (4,309 days ago) in Virgo

5264.

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. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 at 00:35 EDT (4,309 days ago) in Virgo

5265.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Sat, 15 Sep 2012 at 22:11 EDT (4,312 days ago) in Leo

5266.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°44'. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 at 13:08 EDT (4,315 days ago) in Cancer

5267.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 at 10:57 EDT (4,315 days ago) in Cancer

5268.

Mercury at superior solar conjunction Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 at 08:52 EDT (4,317 days ago) in Leo

5269.

September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2012 The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 09 Sep 2012 (4,318 days ago) in Perseus

5270.

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, 08 Sep 2012 at 09:15 EDT (4,319 days ago) in Taurus

5271.

Lunar occultation of Jupiter The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia amongst others. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 at 07:06 EDT (4,319 days ago) in Taurus

5272.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 at 07:06 EDT (4,319 days ago) in Taurus

5273.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 37'. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 at 07:04 EDT (4,319 days ago) in Taurus

5274.

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. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 at 02:00 EDT (4,320 days ago) in Taurus

5275.

Venus at highest altitude in morning sky Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 (4,324 days ago) in Gemini

5276.

Asteroid 11 Parthenope at opposition Asteroid 11 Parthenope makes closest approach to the Earth. Sun, 02 Sep 2012 at 10:22 EDT (4,325 days ago) in Aquarius

5277.

Aurigid meteor shower 2012 The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 (4,327 days ago) in Auriga

5278.

Blue Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 at 09:58 EDT (4,327 days ago) in Aquarius

5279.

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. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 at 13:59 EDT (4,329 days ago) in Aquarius

5280.

Mercury at perihelion Mercury passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Sat, 25 Aug 2012 at 00:07 EDT (4,333 days ago) in Cancer