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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. Thu, 21 Mar 2030 at 17:17 EDT (2,087 days away) in Virgo

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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. Thu, 21 Mar 2030 at 18:00 EDT (2,087 days away) in Virgo

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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Sat, 23 Mar 2030 at 13:25 EDT (2,089 days away) in Libra

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Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°04'. Sat, 23 Mar 2030 at 14:10 EDT (2,089 days away) in Libra

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Lunar occultation of Delta Scorpii The Moon will pass in front of Delta Scorpii (Dschubba), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Europe, Western Asia, Corsica, Guernsey, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas and the Canary Islands. Sat, 23 Mar 2030 at 22:05 EDT (2,089 days away) in Scorpius

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Mercury at perihelion Mercury passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Mon, 25 Mar 2030 at 18:25 EDT (2,091 days away) in Pisces

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Conjunction of Mercury and Mars Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°27'. Mon, 25 Mar 2030 at 23:38 EDT (2,091 days away) in Pisces

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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. Tue, 26 Mar 2030 at 05:51 EDT (2,092 days away) in Sagittarius

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Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Fri, 29 Mar 2030 at 18:23 EDT (2,095 days away) in Capricornus

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Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°50'. Fri, 29 Mar 2030 at 21:16 EDT (2,095 days away) in Capricornus

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Asteroid 7 Iris at opposition Asteroid 7 Iris makes closest approach to the Earth. Sat, 30 Mar 2030 at 17:34 EDT (2,096 days away) in Virgo

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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. Sun, 31 Mar 2030 at 02:38 EDT (2,097 days away) in Aquarius

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Neptune at solar conjunction Neptune is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. Sun, 31 Mar 2030 at 07:29 EDT (2,097 days away) in Pisces

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The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed The Sombrero Galaxy M104 (NGC 4594; mag 8.6) in Virgo culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 01 Apr 2030 (2,098 days away) in Virgo

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Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Mon, 01 Apr 2030 at 20:06 EDT (2,098 days away) in Aries

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New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Tue, 02 Apr 2030 at 18:03 EDT (2,099 days away) in Pisces

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Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Thu, 04 Apr 2030 (2,101 days away) in Aries

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Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Thu, 04 Apr 2030 at 00:15 EDT (2,101 days away) in Aries

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Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°25'. Thu, 04 Apr 2030 at 00:25 EDT (2,101 days away) in Pisces

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Lunar occultation of Mercury The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from Russia. Thu, 04 Apr 2030 at 11:01 EDT (2,101 days away) in Aries