6781.

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, 11 Nov 2008 at 01:00 EDT (5,798 days ago) in Pisces

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Lunar occultation of Neptune The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Great Britain, Norway, Ireland and Northern Ireland amongst others. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 at 13:13 EDT (5,803 days ago) in Capricornus

6783.

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. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 at 23:04 EDT (5,803 days ago) in Capricornus

6784.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 at 17:41 EDT (5,806 days ago) in Sagittarius

6785.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°56'. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 at 16:52 EDT (5,806 days ago) in Sagittarius

6786.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Asia and Russia. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 at 07:33 EDT (5,806 days ago) in Sagittarius

6787.

Neptune ends retrograde motion Neptune returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 at 02:40 EDT (5,807 days ago) in Capricornus

6788.

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, 02 Nov 2008 at 00:55 EDT (5,807 days ago) in Sagittarius

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Venus at aphelion Venus passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 at 04:58 EDT (5,808 days ago) in Ophiuchus

6790.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°33'. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 at 04:12 EDT (5,808 days ago) in Ophiuchus

6791.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 at 03:55 EDT (5,808 days ago) in Ophiuchus

6792.

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. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 at 15:46 EDT (5,809 days ago) in Scorpius

6793.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Saint Helena. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 at 14:30 EDT (5,809 days ago) in Scorpius

6794.

Mars at apogee Mars reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 at 23:42 EDT (5,810 days ago) in Libra

6795.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 at 19:15 EDT (5,812 days ago) in Virgo

6796.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°11'. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 at 13:30 EDT (5,813 days ago) in Virgo

6797.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°01'. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 at 04:05 EDT (5,815 days ago) in Leo

6798.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 at 23:48 EDT (5,816 days ago) in Leo

6799.

Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2008 The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 (5,816 days ago) in Leo Minor

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Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 at 03:39 EDT (5,818 days ago) in Virgo