5501.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Tue, 09 Dec 2036 at 00:57 EDT (4,539 days away) in Leo

5502.

Lunar occultation of Saturn The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Europe, Northern America, Northern Africa, Russia, Corsica, Guernsey, Svalbard, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, Shetland, Orkney and Northern Ireland. Tue, 09 Dec 2036 at 00:57 EDT (4,539 days away) in Leo

5503.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Wed, 10 Dec 2036 at 02:15 EDT (4,540 days away) in Sagittarius

5504.

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. Wed, 10 Dec 2036 at 04:18 EDT (4,540 days away) in Leo

5505.

Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Wed, 10 Dec 2036 (4,540 days away) in Sagittarius

5506.

Jupiter at perigee Jupiter reaches its closest point to the Earth – marking the best time to observe it in 1970. Thu, 11 Dec 2036 at 00:38 EDT (4,541 days away) in Taurus

5507.

σ-Hydrid meteor shower 2036 The σ-Hydrid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 11 Dec 2036 (4,541 days away) in Hydra

5508.

Jupiter at opposition Jupiter lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it slightly closer, brighter and larger than at other times. It is also optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night. Fri, 12 Dec 2036 at 09:34 EDT (4,542 days away) in Taurus

5509.

Saturn enters retrograde motion Saturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky. Fri, 12 Dec 2036 at 22:04 EDT (4,542 days away) in Leo

5510.

Geminid meteor shower 2036 The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 13 Dec 2036 (4,544 days away) in Gemini

5511.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°51'. Mon, 15 Dec 2036 at 00:37 EDT (4,545 days away) in Libra

5512.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°39'. Mon, 15 Dec 2036 at 10:34 EDT (4,545 days away) in Libra

5513.

Comae Berenicid meteor shower 2036 The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 15 Dec 2036 (4,545 days away) in Leo

5514.

Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition Asteroid 532 Herculina makes closest approach to the Earth. Wed, 17 Dec 2036 at 09:22 EDT (4,547 days away) in Orion

5515.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Wed, 17 Dec 2036 at 10:35 EDT (4,547 days away) in Ophiuchus

5516.

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. Thu, 18 Dec 2036 at 10:21 EDT (4,548 days away) in Sagittarius

5517.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°03'. Thu, 18 Dec 2036 at 12:45 EDT (4,548 days away) in Sagittarius

5518.

December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2036 The December Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 19 Dec 2036 (4,549 days away) in Leo Minor

5519.

December solstice 21 December will be the shortest day of 2036 in the northern hemisphere. Sun, 21 Dec 2036 at 02:07 EDT (4,551 days away) in Sagittarius

5520.

Mercury at perihelion Mercury passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Sun, 21 Dec 2036 at 20:20 EDT (4,551 days away) in Sagittarius