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Asteroid 1036 Ganymed at opposition Asteroid 1036 Ganymed makes closest approach to the Earth. Sun, 27 Oct 2024 at 12:46 EDT (531 days ago) in Pegasus

202.

The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed The Perseus Double Cluster (NGC 869 and NGC 884; combined mag 4.3) culminates at around midnight local time. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 (532 days ago) in Perseus

203.

136108 Haumea at solar conjunction 136108 Haumea is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 at 08:54 EDT (534 days ago) in Bootes

204.

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. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 at 04:03 EDT (534 days ago) in Cancer

205.

Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2024 The Leonis Minorid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 (534 days ago) in Leo Minor

206.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 at 17:34 EDT (535 days ago) in Gemini

207.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°54'. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 at 15:56 EDT (535 days ago) in Gemini

208.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 at 10:46 EDT (535 days ago) in Libra

209.

Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) passes perigee Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) makes its closest approach to the Earth. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 (535 days ago) in Corvus

210.

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua amongst others. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 at 06:32 EDT (537 days ago) in Taurus

211.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°48'. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 at 04:05 EDT (537 days ago) in Taurus

212.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 at 03:09 EDT (537 days ago) in Taurus

213.

Orionid meteor shower 2024 The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 (537 days ago) in Orion

214.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 at 16:39 EDT (539 days ago) in Taurus

215.

ε-Geminid meteor shower 2024 The ε-Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 (540 days ago) in Gemini

216.

136199 Eris at opposition 136199 Eris is optimally positioned for observation. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 at 15:50 EDT (541 days ago) in Cetus

217.

Asteroid 19 Fortuna at opposition Asteroid 19 Fortuna makes closest approach to the Earth. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 at 07:58 EDT (541 days ago) in Pisces

218.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 at 07:26 EDT (541 days ago) in Pisces

219.

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, 16 Oct 2024 at 20:50 EDT (542 days ago) in Pisces

220.

Lunar occultation of Neptune The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia and Russia. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 at 13:04 EDT (543 days ago) in Pisces