3141.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Tue, 06 May 2031 at 18:10 EDT (2,497 days away) in Libra

3142.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°51'. Tue, 06 May 2031 at 18:49 EDT (2,497 days away) in Libra

3143.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Tue, 06 May 2031 at 22:47 EDT (2,497 days away) in Pisces

3144.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Tue, 06 May 2031 at 23:39 EDT (2,497 days away) in Libra

3145.

Penumbral lunar eclipse There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, the Americas, Africa and Europe. Tue, 06 May 2031 at 23:52 EDT (2,497 days away) in Libra

3146.

Venus at highest altitude in evening sky Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Wed, 07 May 2031 (2,498 days away) in Gemini

3147.

Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Chile, Antarctica and New Zealand amongst others. Thu, 08 May 2031 at 04:01 EDT (2,499 days away) in Scorpius

3148.

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, 08 May 2031 at 17:24 EDT (2,499 days away) in Ophiuchus

3149.

η-Lyrid meteor shower 2031 The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 09 May 2031 (2,500 days away) in Lyra

3150.

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. Fri, 09 May 2031 at 03:34 EDT (2,500 days away) in Ophiuchus

3151.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Fri, 09 May 2031 at 19:29 EDT (2,500 days away) in Sagittarius

3152.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°07'. Fri, 09 May 2031 at 19:42 EDT (2,500 days away) in Sagittarius

3153.

Mars at perigee Mars reaches its closest point to the Earth – marking the best time to observe it in 1970. Sun, 11 May 2031 at 23:43 EDT (2,502 days away) in Libra

3154.

Messier 5 is well placed The globular cluster M5 (NGC 5904; mag 5.7) in Serpens culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 12 May 2031 (2,503 days away) in Serpens Caput

3155.

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, 13 May 2031 at 15:07 EDT (2,504 days away) in Capricornus

3156.

Conjunction of Mercury and Eris Mercury and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°58'. Wed, 14 May 2031 at 04:16 EDT (2,505 days away) in Cetus

3157.

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. Mon, 19 May 2031 at 08:13 EDT (2,510 days away) in Aries

3158.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°21'. Mon, 19 May 2031 at 10:38 EDT (2,510 days away) in Aries

3159.

Annular solar eclipse There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from Southeast Asia, southern India, southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Tanzania and Zambia. Wed, 21 May 2031 at 03:16 EDT (2,512 days away) in Taurus

3160.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Wed, 21 May 2031 at 03:18 EDT (2,512 days away) in Taurus