2381.

1 Ceres at opposition 1 Ceres lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it closer and brighter than at other times. It is also optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night. Sat, 11 Aug 2029 at 05:15 EDT (1,865 days away) in Piscis Austrinus

2382.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°34'. Sun, 12 Aug 2029 at 00:12 EDT (1,866 days away) in Leo

2383.

Perseid meteor shower 2029 The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 12 Aug 2029 (1,866 days away) in Perseus

2384.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°28'. Sun, 12 Aug 2029 at 19:23 EDT (1,866 days away) in Virgo

2385.

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, 13 Aug 2029 at 06:03 EDT (1,867 days away) in Virgo

2386.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Tue, 14 Aug 2029 at 10:09 EDT (1,868 days away) in Virgo

2387.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°21'. Tue, 14 Aug 2029 at 13:50 EDT (1,868 days away) in Virgo

2388.

Messier 15 is well placed The globular cluster M15 (NGC 7078; mag 6.3) in Pegasus culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 14 Aug 2029 (1,868 days away) in Pegasus

2389.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Wed, 15 Aug 2029 at 06:12 EDT (1,869 days away) in Virgo

2390.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°44'. Wed, 15 Aug 2029 at 08:06 EDT (1,869 days away) in Virgo

2391.

Messier 2 is well placed The globular cluster M2 (NGC 7089; mag 6.6) in Aquarius culminates at around midnight local time. Wed, 15 Aug 2029 (1,869 days away) in Aquarius

2392.

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. Thu, 16 Aug 2029 at 14:55 EDT (1,870 days away) in Libra

2393.

Lunar occultation of Delta Scorpii The Moon will pass in front of Delta Scorpii (Dschubba), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. Fri, 17 Aug 2029 at 06:05 EDT (1,871 days away) in Scorpius

2394.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Fri, 17 Aug 2029 at 20:16 EDT (1,871 days away) in Leo

2395.

κ-Cygnid meteor shower 2029 The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 17 Aug 2029 (1,872 days away) in Draco

2396.

Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Sun, 19 Aug 2029 at 11:37 EDT (1,873 days away) in Leo

2397.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Mon, 20 Aug 2029 at 16:35 EDT (1,874 days away) in Virgo

2398.

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, 22 Aug 2029 at 03:52 EDT (1,876 days away) in Capricornus

2399.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Thu, 23 Aug 2029 at 21:51 EDT (1,877 days away) in Aquarius

2400.

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. Wed, 29 Aug 2029 at 00:44 EDT (1,883 days away) in Aries