441.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°49'. Mon, 06 May 2024 at 04:25 EDT (706 days ago) in Pisces

442.

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. Sun, 05 May 2024 at 18:04 EDT (707 days ago) in Pisces

443.

η-Aquariid meteor shower 2024 The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 05 May 2024 (707 days ago) in Aquarius

444.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 11'. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 22:25 EDT (708 days ago) in Pisces

445.

Lunar occultation of Mars The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles amongst others. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 22:16 EDT (708 days ago) in Pisces

446.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 22:16 EDT (708 days ago) in Pisces

447.

Lunar occultation of Neptune The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Lord Howe Island amongst others. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 15:08 EDT (708 days ago) in Pisces

448.

Close approach of the Moon and Neptune The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 15:08 EDT (708 days ago) in Pisces

449.

Lunar occultation of Saturn The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. Fri, 03 May 2024 at 19:10 EDT (709 days ago) in Aquarius

450.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Fri, 03 May 2024 at 19:10 EDT (709 days ago) in Aquarius

451.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 50'. Fri, 03 May 2024 at 18:31 EDT (709 days ago) in Aquarius

452.

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. Wed, 01 May 2024 at 07:27 EDT (711 days ago) in Capricornus

453.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 at 12:30 EDT (712 days ago) in Pisces

454.

Close approach of Mars and Neptune Mars and Neptune pass within 2'03" of each other. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 at 00:31 EDT (713 days ago) in Pisces

455.

Conjunction of Mars and Neptune Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2'14". Mon, 29 Apr 2024 at 00:01 EDT (713 days ago) in Pisces

456.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand and British Indian Ocean Territory. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 at 16:45 EDT (716 days ago) in Scorpius

457.

The Moon at aphelion The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 at 05:14 EDT (716 days ago) in Scorpius

458.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 at 19:48 EDT (719 days ago) in Virgo

459.

π-Puppid meteor shower 2024 The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 (719 days ago) in Puppis

460.

Messier 101 is well placed The Pinwheel Galaxy M101 (NGC 5457; mag 7.9) in Ursa Major culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 (720 days ago) in Ursa Major