41.

Mars ends retrograde motion Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. Thu, 09 Feb 2040 at 06:52 EDT (5,700 days away) in Gemini

42.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Japan. Thu, 09 Feb 2040 at 16:00 EDT (5,700 days away) in Sagittarius

43.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°33'. Fri, 10 Feb 2040 at 08:20 EDT (5,701 days away) in Sagittarius

44.

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. Fri, 10 Feb 2040 at 13:44 EDT (5,701 days away) in Sagittarius

45.

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. Sat, 11 Feb 2040 at 02:45 EDT (5,702 days away) in Capricornus

46.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Sun, 12 Feb 2040 at 09:25 EDT (5,703 days away) in Capricornus

47.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°03'. Mon, 13 Feb 2040 at 05:14 EDT (5,704 days away) in Aquarius

48.

134340 Pluto at solar conjunction 134340 Pluto is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. Tue, 14 Feb 2040 at 16:51 EDT (5,705 days away) in Aquarius

49.

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. Sun, 19 Feb 2040 at 16:34 EDT (5,710 days away) in Taurus

50.

Mercury at inferior solar conjunction Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. Tue, 21 Feb 2040 at 08:09 EDT (5,712 days away) in Aquarius

51.

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, 22 Feb 2040 at 10:16 EDT (5,713 days away) in Gemini

52.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°07'. Wed, 22 Feb 2040 at 11:55 EDT (5,713 days away) in Gemini

53.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Wed, 22 Feb 2040 at 12:02 EDT (5,713 days away) in Gemini

54.

Lunar occultation of Mars The Moon will pass in front of Mars creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. Wed, 22 Feb 2040 at 12:02 EDT (5,713 days away) in Gemini

55.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Mon, 27 Feb 2040 at 19:59 EDT (5,718 days away) in Leo

56.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°28'. Wed, 29 Feb 2040 at 06:35 EDT (5,720 days away) in Virgo

57.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Wed, 29 Feb 2040 at 09:18 EDT (5,720 days away) in Virgo

58.

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, 29 Feb 2040 at 21:38 EDT (5,720 days away) in Virgo

59.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°45'. Thu, 01 Mar 2040 at 05:15 EDT (5,721 days away) in Virgo

60.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Thu, 01 Mar 2040 at 06:38 EDT (5,721 days away) in Virgo