161.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 at 19:08 EDT (527 days away) in Aquarius

162.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 at 08:45 EDT (532 days away) in Taurus

163.

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia amongst others. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 at 20:51 EDT (533 days away) in Taurus

164.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 at 18:13 EDT (535 days away) in Gemini

165.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. Sun, 04 Jan 2026 at 21:44 EDT (536 days away) in Cancer

166.

Lunar occultation of Regulus The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan amongst others. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 at 12:20 EDT (538 days away) in Leo

167.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Australia. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 at 15:02 EDT (546 days away) in Scorpius

168.

Close approach of the Moon, Pluto, Saturn and Neptune The Moon, Pluto, Saturn and Neptune pass close to one another. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 at 03:57 EDT (555 days away) in Pisces

169.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 at 16:29 EDT (559 days away) in Taurus

170.

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines and Solomon Islands amongst others. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 at 05:53 EDT (561 days away) in Taurus

171.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 at 22:38 EDT (562 days away) in Gemini

172.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 at 08:16 EDT (564 days away) in Cancer

173.

Lunar occultation of Regulus The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Northern America, Southern Europe, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands and the Canary Islands. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 at 22:44 EDT (565 days away) in Leo

174.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Bouvet Island and Falkland Islands amongst others. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 at 22:50 EDT (573 days away) in Scorpius

175.

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. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 at 16:01 EDT (576 days away) in Sagittarius

176.

Close approach of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury pass close to each other. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at 18:10 EDT (581 days away) in Aquarius

177.

Lunar occultation of Mercury The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mexico, the Contiguous United States, New Zealand and Australia amongst others. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at 18:10 EDT (581 days away) in Aquarius

178.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 at 22:04 EDT (586 days away) in Taurus

179.

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Southern and Western Asia and British Indian Ocean Territory. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 12:13 EDT (588 days away) in Taurus

180.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 02:31 EDT (590 days away) in Gemini