561.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Mon, 18 Sep 2028 at 14:24 EDT (1,524 days away) in Virgo

562.

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, 18 Sep 2028 at 10:20 EDT (1,524 days away) in Leo

563.

Close approach of Mars and M44 Mars and M44 pass close to each other. Sat, 16 Sep 2028 at 18:58 EDT (1,522 days away) in Cancer

564.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°03'. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 14:23 EDT (1,521 days away) in Cancer

565.

Lunar occultation of Venus The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Tonga, Cook Islands and French Polynesia amongst others. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 13:42 EDT (1,521 days away) in Cancer

566.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 13:42 EDT (1,521 days away) in Cancer

567.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°34'. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 08:20 EDT (1,521 days away) in Cancer

568.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 06:50 EDT (1,521 days away) in Cancer

569.

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. Mon, 11 Sep 2028 at 20:46 EDT (1,517 days away) in Taurus

570.

Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin reaches peak brightness Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2028 apparition. Mon, 11 Sep 2028 (1,517 days away) in Cetus

571.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Sun, 10 Sep 2028 at 08:09 EDT (1,516 days away) in Taurus

572.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Sat, 09 Sep 2028 at 11:42 EDT (1,515 days away) in Virgo

573.

September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2028 The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 09 Sep 2028 (1,515 days away) in Perseus

574.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°42'. Fri, 08 Sep 2028 at 23:11 EDT (1,514 days away) in Aries

575.

Conjunction of Venus and Mars Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°16'. Fri, 08 Sep 2028 at 18:05 EDT (1,514 days away) in Cancer

576.

Close approach of Venus and Mars Venus and Mars pass within 2°15' of each other. Fri, 08 Sep 2028 at 07:26 EDT (1,514 days away) in Cancer

577.

Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Tue, 05 Sep 2028 at 23:44 EDT (1,511 days away) in Virgo

578.

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. Mon, 04 Sep 2028 at 16:02 EDT (1,510 days away) in Pisces

579.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sun, 03 Sep 2028 at 19:47 EDT (1,509 days away) in Aquarius

580.

Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin passes perihelion Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sun, 03 Sep 2028 (1,509 days away) in Cetus