1981.

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. Fri, 01 Sep 2028 at 09:32 EDT (1,521 days away) in Capricornus

1982.

Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin passes perihelion Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sun, 03 Sep 2028 (1,523 days away) in Cetus

1983.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sun, 03 Sep 2028 at 19:47 EDT (1,523 days away) in Aquarius

1984.

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, 04 Sep 2028 at 16:02 EDT (1,524 days away) in Pisces

1985.

Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Tue, 05 Sep 2028 at 23:44 EDT (1,525 days away) in Virgo

1986.

Close approach of Venus and Mars Venus and Mars pass within 2°15' of each other. Fri, 08 Sep 2028 at 07:26 EDT (1,528 days away) in Cancer

1987.

Conjunction of Venus and Mars Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°16'. Fri, 08 Sep 2028 at 18:05 EDT (1,528 days away) in Cancer

1988.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°42'. Fri, 08 Sep 2028 at 23:11 EDT (1,528 days away) in Aries

1989.

September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2028 The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 09 Sep 2028 (1,529 days away) in Perseus

1990.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Sat, 09 Sep 2028 at 11:42 EDT (1,529 days away) in Virgo

1991.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Sun, 10 Sep 2028 at 08:09 EDT (1,530 days away) in Taurus

1992.

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. Mon, 11 Sep 2028 at 20:46 EDT (1,531 days away) in Taurus

1993.

Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin reaches peak brightness Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2028 apparition. Tue, 12 Sep 2028 (1,532 days away) in Cetus

1994.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 06:50 EDT (1,535 days away) in Cancer

1995.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°34'. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 08:20 EDT (1,535 days away) in Cancer

1996.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 13:42 EDT (1,535 days away) in Cancer

1997.

Lunar occultation of Venus The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including New Zealand, Tonga, Cook Islands and French Polynesia amongst others. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 13:42 EDT (1,535 days away) in Cancer

1998.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°03'. Fri, 15 Sep 2028 at 14:23 EDT (1,535 days away) in Cancer

1999.

Close approach of Mars and M44 Mars and M44 pass close to each other. Sat, 16 Sep 2028 at 18:58 EDT (1,536 days away) in Cancer

2000.

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, 18 Sep 2028 at 10:20 EDT (1,538 days away) in Leo