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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. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 at 03:13 EDT (1,812 days ago) in Taurus

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Comet 8P/Tuttle reaches peak brightness Comet 8P/Tuttle is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2021 apparition. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 (1,811 days ago) in Hydra

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Aurigid meteor shower 2021 The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 (1,810 days ago) in Auriga

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Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 (1,809 days ago) in Virgo

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Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 at 20:28 EDT (1,806 days ago) in Virgo

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New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 at 20:52 EDT (1,805 days ago) in Leo

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Comet 4P/Faye passes perihelion Comet 4P/Faye makes its closest approach to the Sun. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 (1,803 days ago) in Taurus

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Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°31'. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 at 16:18 EDT (1,803 days ago) in Virgo

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The Moon at perihelion The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 at 20:17 EDT (1,803 days ago) in Virgo

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September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2021 The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 (1,802 days ago) in Perseus

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Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°04'. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 at 22:08 EDT (1,802 days ago) in Virgo

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Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 at 01:17 EDT (1,801 days ago) in Virgo

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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. Sat, 11 Sep 2021 at 06:03 EDT (1,800 days ago) in Libra

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Asteroid 2 Pallas at opposition Asteroid 2 Pallas makes closest approach to the Earth. Sat, 11 Sep 2021 at 07:58 EDT (1,800 days ago) in Pisces

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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 Antarctica. Sun, 12 Sep 2021 at 10:20 EDT (1,799 days ago) in Scorpius

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Moon at First Quarter The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 at 16:39 EDT (1,798 days ago) in Ophiuchus

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Mercury at greatest elongation east Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 at 17:55 EDT (1,798 days ago) in Virgo

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Neptune at opposition Neptune is optimally positioned for observation. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 at 05:12 EDT (1,797 days ago) in Aquarius

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Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Solomon Islands amongst others. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 at 05:23 EDT (1,796 days ago) in Sagittarius

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Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°45'. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 at 22:33 EDT (1,795 days ago) in Capricornus