1.

Asteroid 19 Fortuna at opposition Asteroid 19 Fortuna is well placed for observation. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 at 07:58 EDT (14 days ago) in Pisces

2.

Neptune at opposition Neptune is well placed in the sky. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 at 16:10 EDT (14 days ago) in Aquarius

3.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°27'. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 at 00:44 EDT (11 days ago) in Cancer

4.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass within 4°21' of each other. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 at 02:23 EDT (11 days ago) in Cancer

5.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 at 07:00 EDT (8 days ago) in Virgo

6.

88P/Howell reaches its brightest 88P/Howell is well placed for observation. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 (8 days ago) in Scorpius

7.

Mercury reaches highest point in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 (7 days ago) in Virgo

8.

The Moon at perigee The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 at 09:47 EDT (7 days ago) in Virgo

9.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°25'. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 at 17:53 EDT (7 days ago) in Virgo

10.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury reaches its furthest point from the Sun. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 at 23:14 EDT (7 days ago) in Virgo

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Conjunction of Mars and Eris Mars and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°09'. Sat, 19 Sep 2020 at 01:31 EDT (6 days ago) in Cetus

12.

The Moon at perihelion The Moon reaches its closest point to the Sun. Sat, 19 Sep 2020 at 09:05 EDT (6 days ago) in Virgo

13.

September equinox Day and night have equal length, marking the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 at 09:15 EDT (3 days ago) in Virgo

14.

Moon at First Quarter The Moon appears high in the sky at sunset and sets in the west at around midnight. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 at 21:55 EDT (2 days ago) in Sagittarius

15.

NGC 55 is well placed NGC 55 (mag 8.4), a barred irregular galaxy in Sculptor is well placed in the sky. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 (Today) in Sculptor

16.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°35'. Fri, 25 Sep 2020 at 02:48 EDT (44 minutes ago) in Sagittarius

17.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass within 1°35' of each other. Fri, 25 Sep 2020 at 02:57 EDT (36 minutes ago) in Sagittarius

18.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°19'. Fri, 25 Sep 2020 at 16:38 EDT (13 hours away) in Sagittarius

19.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass within 2°18' of each other. Fri, 25 Sep 2020 at 17:06 EDT (13 hours away) in Sagittarius

20.

88P/Howell at perihelion 88P/Howell makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 (Tomorrow) in Scorpius