161.

The Moon at perigee The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month. Sun, 05 May 2024 at 15:04 PDT (421 days ago) in Pisces

162.

η-Aquariid meteor shower 2024 The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 05 May 2024 (421 days ago) in Aquarius

163.

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 19:25 PDT (422 days ago) in Pisces

164.

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 19:16 PDT (422 days ago) in Pisces

165.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 19:16 PDT (422 days ago) in Pisces

166.

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 12:08 PDT (422 days ago) in Pisces

167.

Close approach of the Moon and Neptune The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 12:08 PDT (422 days ago) in Pisces

168.

Lunar occultation of Saturn The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. Fri, 03 May 2024 at 16:10 PDT (423 days ago) in Aquarius

169.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Fri, 03 May 2024 at 16:10 PDT (423 days ago) in Aquarius

170.

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 15:31 PDT (423 days ago) in Aquarius

171.

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 04:27 PDT (425 days ago) in Capricornus

172.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 at 09:30 PDT (426 days ago) in Pisces

173.

Close approach of Mars and Neptune Mars and Neptune pass within 2'03" of each other. Sun, 28 Apr 2024 at 21:31 PDT (428 days ago) in Pisces

174.

Conjunction of Mars and Neptune Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2'14". Sun, 28 Apr 2024 at 21:01 PDT (428 days ago) in Pisces

175.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand and British Indian Ocean Territory. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 at 13:45 PDT (430 days ago) in Scorpius

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The Moon at aphelion The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 at 02:14 PDT (430 days ago) in Scorpius

177.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 at 16:48 PDT (433 days ago) in Virgo

178.

π-Puppid meteor shower 2024 The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 (433 days ago) in Puppis

179.

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 (434 days ago) in Ursa Major

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Lyrid meteor shower 2024 The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 (434 days ago) in Hercules