5281.

Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, French Southern Territories and Heard Island and McDonald Islands. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 at 12:40 EDT (4,334 days ago) in Scorpius

5282.

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. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 at 09:54 EDT (4,334 days ago) in Scorpius

5283.

Neptune at opposition Neptune lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 at 08:23 EDT (4,334 days ago) in Aquarius

5284.

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. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 at 15:27 EDT (4,335 days ago) in Libra

5285.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°18'. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 at 03:52 EDT (4,336 days ago) in Virgo

5286.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 at 02:43 EDT (4,336 days ago) in Virgo

5287.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°28'. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 at 23:23 EDT (4,337 days ago) in Virgo

5288.

Close approach of the Moon, Saturn and Mars The Moon, Saturn and Mars pass close to one another. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 at 20:39 EDT (4,337 days ago) in Virgo

5289.

Supernova SN2012ei discovered A new supernova has been discovered in NGC 5611. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 (4,336 days ago)

5290.

Lunar occultation of Spica The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 at 17:51 EDT (4,337 days ago) in Virgo

5291.

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. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 at 23:30 EDT (4,340 days ago) in Leo

5292.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 at 12:11 EDT (4,340 days ago) in Cancer

5293.

Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 (4,340 days ago) in Cancer

5294.

κ-Cygnid meteor shower 2012 The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 (4,341 days ago) in Draco

5295.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 at 11:55 EDT (4,341 days ago) in Leo

5296.

Conjunction of Saturn and Mars Saturn and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°53'. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 at 04:47 EDT (4,341 days ago) in Virgo

5297.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 at 11:10 EDT (4,342 days ago) in Cancer

5298.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°32'. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 at 01:05 EDT (4,342 days ago) in Cancer

5299.

Venus at greatest elongation west Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 at 18:41 EDT (4,343 days ago) in Gemini

5300.

Close approach of Saturn and Mars Saturn and Mars pass within 2°40' of each other. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 at 04:27 EDT (4,343 days ago) in Virgo