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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. Sun, 08 Sep 2041 at 06:36 EDT (6,277 days away) in Capricornus

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Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Sun, 08 Sep 2041 at 23:44 EDT (6,277 days away) in Virgo

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September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2041 The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 09 Sep 2041 (6,278 days away) in Perseus

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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, 09 Sep 2041 at 22:13 EDT (6,278 days away) in Aquarius

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Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Tue, 10 Sep 2041 at 05:23 EDT (6,279 days away) in Aquarius

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Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Thu, 12 Sep 2041 at 18:07 EDT (6,281 days away) in Virgo

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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. Tue, 17 Sep 2041 at 01:33 EDT (6,286 days away) in Taurus

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Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°17'. Wed, 18 Sep 2041 at 23:01 EDT (6,287 days away) in Gemini

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Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Wed, 18 Sep 2041 at 23:59 EDT (6,287 days away) in Gemini

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September equinox Day and night have equal length, marking the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere. Sun, 22 Sep 2041 at 11:22 EDT (6,291 days away) in Virgo

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Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°44'. Sun, 22 Sep 2041 at 18:54 EDT (6,291 days away) in Leo

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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, 23 Sep 2041 at 00:58 EDT (6,292 days away) in Leo

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New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Wed, 25 Sep 2041 at 04:42 EDT (6,294 days away) in Virgo

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Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°52'. Thu, 26 Sep 2041 at 11:34 EDT (6,295 days away) in Virgo

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Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°20'. Fri, 27 Sep 2041 at 01:31 EDT (6,296 days away) in Virgo

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Daytime Sextantid meteor shower 2041 The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 27 Sep 2041 (6,296 days away) in Sextans

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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Fri, 27 Sep 2041 at 19:29 EDT (6,296 days away) in Virgo

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Lunar occultation of Jupiter The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania amongst others. Fri, 27 Sep 2041 at 19:29 EDT (6,296 days away) in Virgo

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Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 52'. Fri, 27 Sep 2041 at 20:14 EDT (6,296 days away) in Virgo

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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, 28 Sep 2041 at 00:05 EDT (6,297 days away) in Virgo