481.

Asteroid 471 Papagena at opposition Asteroid 471 Papagena makes closest approach to the Earth. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 at 00:46 EDT (1,338 days ago) in Cetus

482.

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, 28 Oct 2020 at 15:38 EDT (1,337 days ago) in Cetus

483.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°58'. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 at 12:16 EDT (1,336 days ago) in Pisces

484.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 at 14:43 EDT (1,336 days ago) in Pisces

485.

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. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 at 14:45 EDT (1,335 days ago) in Pisces

486.

Venus at perihelion Venus passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 at 18:14 EDT (1,335 days ago) in Virgo

487.

Blue Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sat, 31 Oct 2020 at 10:49 EDT (1,334 days ago) in Aries

488.

Uranus at opposition Uranus lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night. Sat, 31 Oct 2020 at 11:45 EDT (1,334 days ago) in Aries

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Asteroid 8 Flora at opposition Asteroid 8 Flora makes closest approach to the Earth. Sun, 01 Nov 2020 at 09:22 EDT (1,333 days ago) in Cetus

490.

Mercury at perihelion Mercury passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Sun, 01 Nov 2020 at 21:44 EDT (1,333 days ago) in Virgo

491.

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. Sun, 08 Nov 2020 at 08:46 EDT (1,326 days ago) in Cancer

492.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Sun, 08 Nov 2020 at 09:35 EDT (1,326 days ago) in Virgo

493.

Comet C/2020 M3 (ATLAS) reaches peak brightness Comet C/2020 M3 (ATLAS) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2020 apparition. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 (1,325 days ago) in Orion

494.

Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 (1,324 days ago) in Virgo

495.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 at 11:53 EDT (1,324 days ago) in Virgo

496.

Northern Taurid meteor shower 2020 The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 (1,322 days ago) in Taurus

497.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°04'. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 at 16:29 EDT (1,322 days ago) in Virgo

498.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 at 18:45 EDT (1,322 days ago) in Virgo

499.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°43'. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 at 15:44 EDT (1,321 days ago) in Virgo

500.

Mars ends retrograde motion Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 at 19:35 EDT (1,321 days ago) in Pisces