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Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 at 20:46 EDT (4,021 days ago) in Libra |
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Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°32'. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 at 22:07 EDT (4,021 days ago) in Libra |
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Lunar occultation of Beta1 Scorpii The Moon will pass in front of Beta1 Scorpii (Acrab), creating a lunar occultation visible from Asia, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Federated States of Micronesia, Spratly Islands, Wake Island and Paracel Islands. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 at 12:55 EDT (4,019 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. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 at 14:41 EDT (4,019 days ago) in Scorpius |
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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. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 at 15:52 EDT (4,019 days ago) in Scorpius |
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Saturn at opposition Saturn lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it slightly closer, brighter and larger than at other times. It is also optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 at 04:18 EDT (4,018 days ago) in Libra |
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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, 02 May 2013 at 07:14 EDT (4,014 days ago) in Aquarius |
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Supernova SN2013cg discovered A new supernova has been discovered in NGC 2891. Sun, 05 May 2013 (4,010 days ago) |
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η-Aquariid meteor shower 2013 The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 05 May 2013 (4,010 days ago) in Aquarius |
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The Moon at perihelion The Moon passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun, which happens each month around the time of new moon. Tue, 07 May 2013 at 16:54 EDT (4,009 days ago) in Pisces |
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η-Lyrid meteor shower 2013 The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. Wed, 08 May 2013 (4,008 days ago) in Lyra |
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Supernova SN2013cj discovered A new supernova has been discovered in UGC 10685. Wed, 08 May 2013 (4,007 days ago) |
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May Naked Astronomy podcast released Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham dodge space harpoons, Thu, 09 May 2013 (4,006 days ago) |
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Supernova SN2013ct discovered A new supernova has been discovered in NGC 428. Thu, 09 May 2013 (4,006 days ago) |
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Annular solar eclipse There will be an eclipse of the Sun, visible from Australia, north-western Solomon Islands, north-eastern Kiribati and south-eastern Papua New Guinea. Thu, 09 May 2013 at 20:25 EDT (4,007 days ago) in Aries |
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New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Thu, 09 May 2013 at 20:29 EDT (4,007 days ago) in Aries |
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Mercury at superior solar conjunction Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. Sat, 11 May 2013 at 17:16 EDT (4,005 days ago) in Aries |
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Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°35'. Sun, 12 May 2013 at 09:07 EDT (4,004 days ago) in Taurus |
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The Moon at apogee The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. Mon, 13 May 2013 at 09:31 EDT (4,003 days ago) in Orion |
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Mercury at perihelion Mercury passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Wed, 15 May 2013 at 22:11 EDT (4,001 days ago) in Taurus |