21.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 at 22:30 EDT (495 days ago) in Pisces

22.

Asteroid 6 Hebe at opposition Asteroid 6 Hebe makes closest approach to the Earth. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 11:46 EDT (494 days ago) in Cancer

23.

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. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 at 10:19 EDT (492 days ago) in Aries

24.

Close approach of the Moon and Uranus The Moon and Uranus pass close to each other. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 at 22:28 EDT (492 days ago) in Aries

25.

Lunar occultation of Uranus The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Greenland, Canada and Alaska. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 at 22:28 EDT (492 days ago) in Aries

26.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 at 04:05 EDT (490 days ago) in Sagittarius

27.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'19". Mon, 30 Jan 2023 at 23:24 EDT (489 days ago) in Taurus

28.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 at 23:27 EDT (489 days ago) in Taurus

29.

Lunar occultation of Mars The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela amongst others. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 at 23:27 EDT (489 days ago) in Taurus

30.

The Beehive cluster is well placed The Beehive open star cluster (M44, NGC 2632, also known as Praesepe; mag 3.1) culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 (489 days ago) in Cancer

31.

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) passes perigee Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) makes its closest approach to the Earth. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 (488 days ago) in Camelopardalis

32.

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) reaches peak brightness Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2023 apparition. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 (488 days ago) in Camelopardalis

33.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sun, 05 Feb 2023 at 13:28 EDT (484 days ago) in Cancer

34.

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, 13 Feb 2023 at 11:01 EDT (476 days ago) in Libra

35.

Lunar occultation of Delta Scorpii The Moon will pass in front of Delta Scorpii (Dschubba), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Guyana amongst others. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 at 01:36 EDT (475 days ago) in Scorpius

36.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 at 20:47 EDT (473 days ago) in Sagittarius

37.

Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) passes perihelion Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 (471 days ago) in Cygnus

38.

Messier 81 is well placed Bode's Galaxy M81 (NGC 3031; mag 6.9) in Ursa Major culminates at around midnight local time. Sun, 19 Feb 2023 (470 days ago) in Ursa Major

39.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°05'. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 at 02:55 EDT (467 days ago) in Pisces

40.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 at 04:41 EDT (467 days ago) in Pisces