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Neptune at opposition Neptune is well placed in the sky. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 at 05:12 EDT (7 days ago) in Aquarius

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Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 at 17:55 EDT (8 days ago) in Virgo

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Moon at First Quarter The Moon appears high in the sky at sunset and sets in the west at around midnight. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 at 16:39 EDT (8 days ago) in Ophiuchus

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Asteroid 2 Pallas at opposition Asteroid 2 Pallas is well placed for observation. Sat, 11 Sep 2021 at 15:10 EDT (10 days ago) in Pisces

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The Moon at perigee The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth. Sat, 11 Sep 2021 at 06:03 EDT (10 days ago) in Libra

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4P/Faye at perihelion 4P/Faye makes its closest approach to the Sun. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 (11 days ago) in Taurus

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Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°04'. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 at 22:08 EDT (12 days ago) in Virgo

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September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2021 The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 (12 days ago) in Perseus

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The Moon at perihelion The Moon reaches its closest point to the Sun. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 at 20:17 EDT (13 days ago) in Virgo

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Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°31'. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 at 16:18 EDT (13 days ago) in Virgo

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New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 at 20:52 EDT (15 days ago) in Leo

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Mercury at aphelion Mercury reaches its furthest point from the Sun. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 at 20:28 EDT (16 days ago) in Virgo

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Aurigid meteor shower 2021 The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 (20 days ago) in Auriga

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Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 (21 days ago) in Virgo

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Moon at Last Quarter The Moon rises in the east at around midnight and appears high in the sky at sunrise. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 at 03:13 EDT (22 days ago) in Taurus

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The Moon at apogee The Moon appears small as it recedes to its furthest point from the Earth. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 at 22:22 EDT (23 days ago) in Taurus

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Asteroid 89 Julia at opposition Asteroid 89 Julia is well placed for observation. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 at 10:22 EDT (28 days ago) in Aquarius

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Full Moon The Moon is visible for much of the night. Sun, 22 Aug 2021 at 08:01 EDT (30 days ago) in Aquarius

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Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°57'. Sun, 22 Aug 2021 at 00:56 EDT (30 days ago) in Capricornus

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The Moon at aphelion The Moon reaches its furthest point from the Sun. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 at 19:31 EDT (32 days ago) in Capricornus