5141.

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. Sun, 13 Jan 2036 at 00:41 PDT (4,208 days away) in Gemini

5142.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sun, 13 Jan 2036 at 03:15 PDT (4,208 days away) in Gemini

5143.

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. Sun, 13 Jan 2036 at 12:42 PDT (4,208 days away) in Cancer

5144.

Conjunction of Mars and Neptune Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°25'. Sun, 13 Jan 2036 at 16:23 PDT (4,208 days away) in Pisces

5145.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Mon, 14 Jan 2036 at 18:24 PDT (4,209 days away) in Cancer

5146.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°50'. Mon, 14 Jan 2036 at 19:03 PDT (4,209 days away) in Cancer

5147.

Lunar occultation of Regulus The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Southern and Western Asia and British Indian Ocean Territory. Tue, 15 Jan 2036 at 14:58 PDT (4,210 days away) in Leo

5148.

γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower 2036 The γ-Ursae Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 19 Jan 2036 (4,215 days away) in Ursa Minor

5149.

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. Sat, 19 Jan 2036 at 22:46 PDT (4,214 days away) in Virgo

5150.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°32'. Fri, 25 Jan 2036 at 21:59 PDT (4,220 days away) in Sagittarius

5151.

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. Sat, 26 Jan 2036 at 08:04 PDT (4,221 days away) in Sagittarius

5152.

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. Sat, 26 Jan 2036 at 21:27 PDT (4,221 days away) in Sagittarius

5153.

Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Sun, 27 Jan 2036 (4,222 days away) in Sagittarius

5154.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Sun, 27 Jan 2036 at 07:48 PDT (4,222 days away) in Sagittarius

5155.

Conjunction of Mars and Eris Mars and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 9°56'. Sun, 27 Jan 2036 at 15:01 PDT (4,222 days away) in Cetus

5156.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Mon, 28 Jan 2036 at 02:18 PDT (4,223 days away) in Capricornus

5157.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°41'. Thu, 31 Jan 2036 at 18:43 PDT (4,226 days away) in Aquarius

5158.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Thu, 31 Jan 2036 at 19:50 PDT (4,226 days away) in Aquarius

5159.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Sat, 02 Feb 2036 at 01:14 PDT (4,228 days away) in Sagittarius

5160.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°07'. Mon, 04 Feb 2036 at 00:14 PDT (4,230 days away) in Aries