141.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Fri, 02 Jun 2000 at 08:15 EDT (8,794 days ago) in Taurus

142.

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, 03 Jun 2000 at 09:18 EDT (8,793 days ago) in Orion

143.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Sat, 03 Jun 2000 at 10:36 EDT (8,793 days ago) in Gemini

144.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°33'. Sat, 03 Jun 2000 at 23:56 EDT (8,793 days ago) in Gemini

145.

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Mon, 05 Jun 2000 (8,791 days ago) in Gemini

146.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. Tue, 06 Jun 2000 at 00:51 EDT (8,790 days ago) in Cancer

147.

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. Thu, 08 Jun 2000 at 23:29 EDT (8,788 days ago) in Leo

148.

Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Fri, 09 Jun 2000 at 12:40 EDT (8,787 days ago) in Gemini

149.

Daytime Arietid meteor shower 2000 The Daytime Arietid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 10 Jun 2000 (8,786 days ago) in Aries

150.

Venus at superior solar conjunction Venus passes around the far side of the Sun. Sun, 11 Jun 2000 at 07:00 EDT (8,785 days ago) in Taurus

151.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Fri, 16 Jun 2000 at 18:27 EDT (8,780 days ago) in Ophiuchus

152.

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. Sat, 17 Jun 2000 at 15:35 EDT (8,779 days ago) in Sagittarius

153.

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, 18 Jun 2000 at 08:56 EDT (8,778 days ago) in Sagittarius

154.

June solstice 21 June will be the longest day of 2000 in the northern hemisphere. Tue, 20 Jun 2000 at 21:41 EDT (8,776 days ago) in Taurus

155.

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, 24 Jun 2000 at 21:00 EDT (8,772 days ago) in Pisces

156.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Mon, 26 Jun 2000 at 13:20 EDT (8,770 days ago) in Gemini

157.

June Bootid meteor shower 2000 The June Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 26 Jun 2000 (8,769 days ago) in Bootes

158.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°33'. Wed, 28 Jun 2000 at 16:07 EDT (8,768 days ago) in Taurus

159.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Wed, 28 Jun 2000 at 17:18 EDT (8,768 days ago) in Taurus

160.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°35'. Wed, 28 Jun 2000 at 21:18 EDT (8,768 days ago) in Taurus