6761.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°47'. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 at 13:22 PDT (5,780 days ago) in Sagittarius

6762.

September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2008 The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 (5,780 days ago) in Perseus

6763.

Jupiter ends retrograde motion Jupiter returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 at 21:23 PDT (5,782 days ago) in Sagittarius

6764.

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, 07 Sep 2008 at 07:57 PDT (5,782 days ago) in Ophiuchus

6765.

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, 07 Sep 2008 at 07:04 PDT (5,782 days ago) in Ophiuchus

6766.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Argentina and Chile. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 at 20:06 PDT (5,783 days ago) in Scorpius

6767.

Saturn at solar conjunction Saturn is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 at 18:49 PDT (5,786 days ago) in Leo

6768.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 at 09:14 PDT (5,786 days ago) in Virgo

6769.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°02'. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 at 00:52 PDT (5,787 days ago) in Virgo

6770.

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. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 at 23:06 PDT (5,788 days ago) in Virgo

6771.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°53'. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 at 16:16 PDT (5,788 days ago) in Virgo

6772.

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 (5,788 days ago) in Virgo

6773.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°16'. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 at 13:39 PDT (5,788 days ago) in Virgo

6774.

Aurigid meteor shower 2008 The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 (5,789 days ago) in Auriga

6775.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 at 12:59 PDT (5,790 days ago) in Leo

6776.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 at 08:29 PDT (5,792 days ago) in Cancer

6777.

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. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 at 20:59 PDT (5,795 days ago) in Gemini

6778.

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 at 04:57 PDT (5,795 days ago) in Taurus

6779.

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, 23 Aug 2008 at 16:50 PDT (5,797 days ago) in Taurus

6780.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 at 15:02 PDT (5,797 days ago) in Taurus