481.

Conjunction of Mercury and Pluto Mercury and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°20'. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 at 18:01 EDT (146 days ago) in Capricornus

482.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°25'. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 at 13:52 EDT (144 days ago) in Sagittarius

483.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°12'. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 at 01:31 EDT (143 days ago) in Sagittarius

484.

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, 08 Feb 2024 at 08:46 EDT (143 days ago) in Capricornus

485.

α-Centaurid meteor shower 2024 The α-Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 (143 days ago) in Centaurus

486.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°12'. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 at 17:00 EDT (143 days ago) in Capricornus

487.

NGC 2808 is well placed The globular cluster NGC 2808 (mag 6.2) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 (143 days ago) in Carina

488.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 at 18:00 EDT (142 days ago) in Capricornus

489.

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, 10 Feb 2024 at 13:52 EDT (141 days ago) in Aquarius

490.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°48'. Sat, 10 Feb 2024 at 19:40 EDT (141 days ago) in Aquarius

491.

Lunar occultation of Neptune The Moon will pass in front of Neptune creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 at 02:16 EDT (139 days ago) in Pisces

492.

Comet C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) passes perihelion Comet C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) makes its closest approach to the Sun. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 (137 days ago) in Ophiuchus

493.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 at 01:05 EDT (136 days ago) in Aries

494.

Conjunction of Mars and Pluto Mars and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°55'. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 at 01:59 EDT (136 days ago) in Capricornus

495.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°09'. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 at 03:16 EDT (136 days ago) in Aries

496.

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. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 at 10:01 EDT (135 days ago) in Taurus

497.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 at 15:18 EDT (135 days ago) in Taurus

498.

Conjunction of Venus and Pluto Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°42'. Sat, 17 Feb 2024 at 22:30 EDT (134 days ago) in Capricornus

499.

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia, Indonesia, Christmas Island and Cocos Islands. Sun, 18 Feb 2024 at 09:01 EDT (133 days ago) in Taurus

500.

Messier 81 is well placed Bode's Galaxy M81 (NGC 3031; mag 6.9) in Ursa Major culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 (132 days ago) in Ursa Major