7221.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Mon, 13 May 2041 at 10:09 EDT (6,153 days away) in Virgo

7222.

Lunar occultation of Jupiter The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Russia, Mongolia and Kazakhstan amongst others. Mon, 13 May 2041 at 10:09 EDT (6,153 days away) in Virgo

7223.

Partial lunar eclipse There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Antarctica, Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia and south-western Russia. Wed, 15 May 2041 at 20:43 EDT (6,155 days away) in Libra

7224.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Wed, 15 May 2041 at 20:52 EDT (6,155 days away) in Libra

7225.

Lunar occultation of Delta Scorpii The Moon will pass in front of Delta Scorpii (Dschubba), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including China, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Philippines amongst others. Thu, 16 May 2041 at 10:28 EDT (6,156 days away) in Scorpius

7226.

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. Fri, 17 May 2041 at 10:29 EDT (6,157 days away) in Ophiuchus

7227.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. Sun, 19 May 2041 at 07:17 EDT (6,159 days away) in Sagittarius

7228.

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. Tue, 21 May 2041 at 21:17 EDT (6,161 days away) in Capricornus

7229.

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, 22 May 2041 at 18:26 EDT (6,162 days away) in Aquarius

7230.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 28'. Sun, 26 May 2041 at 02:50 EDT (6,166 days away) in Pisces

7231.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Sun, 26 May 2041 at 03:15 EDT (6,166 days away) in Pisces

7232.

Lunar occultation of Venus The Moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Southern Asia, Yemen, Bouvet Island and British Indian Ocean Territory. Sun, 26 May 2041 at 03:15 EDT (6,166 days away) in Pisces

7233.

Venus at greatest elongation west Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Sun, 26 May 2041 at 20:24 EDT (6,166 days away) in Pisces

7234.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 32'. Sun, 26 May 2041 at 21:23 EDT (6,166 days away) in Pisces

7235.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Sun, 26 May 2041 at 21:49 EDT (6,166 days away) in Pisces

7236.

Lunar occultation of Mars The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, French Southern Territories and Heard Island and McDonald Islands. Sun, 26 May 2041 at 21:49 EDT (6,166 days away) in Pisces

7237.

Venus at dichotomy Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Tue, 28 May 2041 at 00:14 EDT (6,168 days away) in Pisces

7238.

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. Tue, 28 May 2041 at 12:35 EDT (6,168 days away) in Aries

7239.

Conjunction of Mars and Eris Mars and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°56'. Wed, 29 May 2041 at 13:31 EDT (6,169 days away) in Pisces

7240.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Wed, 29 May 2041 at 18:57 EDT (6,169 days away) in Taurus