6201.

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. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 at 12:48 EDT (5,241 days ago) in Virgo

6202.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°10'. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 at 05:15 EDT (5,241 days ago) in Virgo

6203.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 at 11:37 EDT (5,243 days ago) in Sextans

6204.

Jupiter at apogee Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 at 08:55 EDT (5,243 days ago) in Aquarius

6205.

Jupiter at solar conjunction Jupiter is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 at 05:33 EDT (5,243 days ago) in Aquarius

6206.

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. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 at 16:38 EDT (5,244 days ago) in Leo

6207.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°17'. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 at 00:07 EDT (5,245 days ago) in Cancer

6208.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 at 21:32 EDT (5,246 days ago) in Cancer

6209.

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. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 at 19:42 EDT (5,250 days ago) in Taurus

6210.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 at 14:01 EDT (5,250 days ago) in Taurus

6211.

Comet 81P/Wild passes perihelion Comet 81P/Wild makes its closest approach to the Sun. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 (5,256 days ago) in Virgo

6212.

Neptune at solar conjunction Neptune is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 at 18:10 EDT (5,257 days ago) in Capricornus

6213.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 at 21:52 EDT (5,258 days ago) in Capricornus

6214.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 at 06:41 EDT (5,258 days ago) in Capricornus

6215.

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, 12 Feb 2010 at 21:06 EDT (5,259 days ago) in Capricornus

6216.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°19'. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 at 00:54 EDT (5,259 days ago) in Capricornus

6217.

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. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 at 22:58 EDT (5,260 days ago) in Capricornus

6218.

α-Centaurid meteor shower 2010 The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 (5,263 days ago) in Centaurus

6219.

Supernova SN2010Y discovered A new supernova has been discovered in NGC 3392. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 (5,263 days ago)

6220.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Alaska. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 at 13:57 EDT (5,264 days ago) in Scorpius