821.

Total solar eclipse There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from Argentina and Chile. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 at 11:14 EDT (1,310 days ago) in Ophiuchus

822.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 at 11:17 EDT (1,310 days ago) in Ophiuchus

823.

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. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 at 09:03 EDT (1,309 days ago) in Sagittarius

824.

Comae Berenicid meteor shower 2020 The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 (1,309 days ago) in Leo

825.

The Running Man cluster is well placed The Running Man cluster NGC 1977 (mag 4.2) in Orion's sword culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 (1,309 days ago) in Orion

826.

The Orion Nebula is well placed The Orion Nebula (M42; mag 4.0) culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 (1,309 days ago) in Orion

827.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 at 21:27 EDT (1,309 days ago) in Ophiuchus

828.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°55'. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 at 23:30 EDT (1,307 days ago) in Sagittarius

829.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 at 00:12 EDT (1,307 days ago) in Sagittarius

830.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°03'. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 at 00:19 EDT (1,307 days ago) in Capricornus

831.

Close approach of the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn The Moon, Jupiter and Saturn pass close to one another. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 at 01:05 EDT (1,307 days ago) in Capricornus

832.

Comet 141P/Machholz passes perihelion Comet 141P/Machholz makes its closest approach to the Sun. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 (1,307 days ago) in Aquarius

833.

December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2020 The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 19 Dec 2020 (1,305 days ago) in Leo Minor

834.

Mercury at superior solar conjunction Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. Sat, 19 Dec 2020 at 22:40 EDT (1,305 days ago) in Sagittarius

835.

December solstice 21 December will be the shortest day of 2020 in the northern hemisphere. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 at 04:55 EDT (1,303 days ago) in Sagittarius

836.

Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn Jupiter and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6'15". Mon, 21 Dec 2020 at 08:34 EDT (1,303 days ago) in Capricornus

837.

Great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn Jupiter and Saturn will make their closest approach since the year 1623. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 at 13:20 EDT (1,303 days ago) in Capricornus

838.

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. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 at 18:41 EDT (1,303 days ago) in Pisces

839.

Ursid meteor shower 2020 The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 22 Dec 2020 (1,302 days ago) in Ursa Minor

840.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°34'. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 at 13:31 EDT (1,301 days ago) in Pisces