7001.

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, 05 Feb 2008 at 06:52 EDT (5,998 days ago) in Sagittarius

7002.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°16'. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 at 06:35 EDT (5,999 days ago) in Sagittarius

7003.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile amongst others. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 at 05:07 EDT (5,999 days ago) in Sagittarius

7004.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 at 01:56 EDT (5,999 days ago) in Sagittarius

7005.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°00'. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 at 00:49 EDT (5,999 days ago) in Sagittarius

7006.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Lord Howe Island. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 at 13:01 EDT (6,002 days ago) in Scorpius

7007.

Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 35'. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 at 07:35 EDT (6,002 days ago) in Sagittarius

7008.

Close approach of Venus and Jupiter Venus and Jupiter pass within 35' of each other. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 at 07:12 EDT (6,002 days ago) in Sagittarius

7009.

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. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 at 23:25 EDT (6,003 days ago) in Libra

7010.

Mars ends retrograde motion Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 at 17:34 EDT (6,004 days ago) in Taurus

7011.

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. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 at 00:03 EDT (6,004 days ago) in Virgo

7012.

Comet 46P/Wirtanen passes perihelion Comet 46P/Wirtanen makes its closest approach to the Sun. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 (6,006 days ago) in Pisces

7013.

Mercury at perihelion Mercury passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 at 12:47 EDT (6,007 days ago) in Capricornus

7014.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°57'. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 at 01:13 EDT (6,009 days ago) in Leo

7015.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 at 22:46 EDT (6,010 days ago) in Leo

7016.

Lunar occultation of Regulus The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand amongst others. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 at 09:35 EDT (6,010 days ago) in Leo

7017.

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, 23 Jan 2008 at 09:52 EDT (6,011 days ago) in Cancer

7018.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 at 09:13 EDT (6,011 days ago) in Capricornus

7019.

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 (6,011 days ago) in Capricornus

7020.

Conjunction of Mercury and Neptune Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 19'. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 at 23:06 EDT (6,011 days ago) in Capricornus