1.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°48'. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 at 21:03 EST (6 days ago) in Pisces

2.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass within 1°36' of each other. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 at 22:30 EST (6 days ago) in Pisces

3.

Asteroid 6 Hebe at opposition Asteroid 6 Hebe makes closest approach to the Earth. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 11:46 EST (5 days ago) in Cancer

4.

Moon at First Quarter The Moon appears high in the sky at sunset and sets in the west at around midnight. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 at 10:19 EST (3 days ago) in Aries

5.

Close approach of the Moon and Uranus The Moon and Uranus pass within 0°52' of each other. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 at 22:28 EST (3 days ago) in Aries

6.

Lunar occultation of Uranus The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Canada, Greenland and Alaska. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 at 22:28 EST (3 days ago) in Aries

7.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 at 04:05 EST (Yesterday) in Sagittarius

8.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°06'. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 at 23:24 EST (20 hours ago) in Taurus

9.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass within 0°06' of each other. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 at 23:27 EST (20 hours ago) in Taurus

10.

Lunar occultation of Mars The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including the Contiguous United States, Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela amongst others. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 at 23:27 EST (20 hours ago) in Taurus

11.

96P/Machholz at perigee 96P/Machholz makes its closest approach to the Earth. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 (Today) in Aquarius

12.

96P/Machholz at perihelion 96P/Machholz makes its closest approach to the Sun. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 (Today) in Aquarius

13.

The Beehive cluster is well placed The Beehive open star cluster (M44, NGC 2632, also known as Praesepe; mag 3.7) culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 (Today) in Cancer

14.

The Omicron Velorum cluster is well placed The Omicron Velorum open star cluster (IC 2391; mag 2.5) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 (Today) in Vela

15.

The cluster IC 2395 is well placed The open star cluster IC 2395 (mag 4.6) in Vela culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 (Today) in Vela

16.

C/2022 E3 (ZTF) at perigee C/2022 E3 (ZTF) makes its closest approach to the Earth. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 (Tomorrow) in Camelopardalis

17.

C/2022 E3 (ZTF) reaches its brightest C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is well placed for observation. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 (Tomorrow) in Camelopardalis

18.

The Moon at apogee The Moon appears small as it recedes to its furthest point from the Earth. Sat, 04 Feb 2023 at 03:54 EST (4 days away) in Cancer

19.

Full Moon The Moon is visible for much of the night. Sun, 05 Feb 2023 at 13:28 EST (5 days away) in Cancer

20.

The Moon at aphelion The Moon reaches its furthest point from the Sun. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 at 03:59 EST (7 days away) in Leo