201.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°40'. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 at 08:45 EST (504 days ago) in Taurus

202.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 at 07:32 EST (504 days ago) in Taurus

203.

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. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 at 05:26 EST (505 days ago) in Taurus

204.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Sun, 25 Aug 2024 at 23:38 EST (506 days ago) in Taurus

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Lunar occultation of Neptune The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia and RAF Akrotiri. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 at 17:48 EST (510 days ago) in Pisces

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The Moon at perigee The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 at 01:01 EST (510 days ago) in Aquarius

207.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 27'. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 at 23:01 EST (511 days ago) in Aquarius

208.

Lunar occultation of Saturn The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, Corsica, Grenada, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas, the Canary Islands, Shetland, Orkney and Northern Ireland. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 at 22:41 EST (511 days ago) in Aquarius

209.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 at 22:41 EST (511 days ago) in Aquarius

210.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 at 14:25 EST (512 days ago) in Aquarius

211.

Mercury at inferior solar conjunction Mercury passes around the near side of the Sun. Sun, 18 Aug 2024 at 21:53 EST (513 days ago) in Leo

212.

The Moon at aphelion The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. Sat, 17 Aug 2024 at 22:24 EST (514 days ago) in Capricornus

213.

κ-Cygnid meteor shower 2024 The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sat, 17 Aug 2024 (514 days ago) in Draco

214.

Messier 2 is well placed The globular cluster M2 (NGC 7089; mag 6.6) in Aquarius culminates at around midnight local time. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 (517 days ago) in Aquarius

215.

Conjunction of Jupiter and Mars Jupiter and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 18'. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 at 12:52 EST (517 days ago) in Taurus

216.

Close approach of Jupiter and Mars Jupiter and Mars pass within 18' of each other. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 at 10:53 EST (517 days ago) in Taurus

217.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia, Cook Islands and Pitcairn. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 at 01:16 EST (517 days ago) in Scorpius

218.

Messier 15 is well placed The globular cluster M15 (NGC 7078; mag 6.3) in Pegasus culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 (518 days ago) in Pegasus

219.

Moon at First Quarter The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 at 11:19 EST (519 days ago) in Libra

220.

Perseid meteor shower 2024 The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 (519 days ago) in Perseus