21.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Sat, 29 Jan 2022 at 09:52 EDT (835 days ago) in Sagittarius

22.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°24'. Sat, 29 Jan 2022 at 10:04 EDT (835 days ago) in Sagittarius

23.

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 Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and Gabon amongst others. Sun, 30 Jan 2022 at 00:43 EDT (834 days ago) in Sagittarius

24.

The Beehive cluster is well placed The Beehive open star cluster (M44, NGC 2632, also known as Praesepe; mag 3.1) culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 (833 days ago) in Cancer

25.

Comet 19P/Borrelly passes perihelion Comet 19P/Borrelly makes its closest approach to the Sun. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 (831 days ago) in Pisces

26.

Asteroid 20 Massalia at opposition Asteroid 20 Massalia makes closest approach to the Earth. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 at 23:46 EDT (828 days ago) in Cancer

27.

Close approach of the Moon and Uranus The Moon and Uranus pass close to each other. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 at 15:33 EDT (826 days ago) in Aries

28.

Lunar occultation of Uranus The Moon will pass in front of Uranus creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 at 15:33 EDT (826 days ago) in Aries

29.

Moon at First Quarter The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 at 08:50 EDT (825 days ago) in Aries

30.

Venus at greatest brightness Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the dawn sky. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 at 08:41 EDT (824 days ago) in Sagittarius

31.

Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 (824 days ago) in Capricornus

32.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 at 11:03 EDT (822 days ago) in Sagittarius

33.

Conjunction of Venus and Mars Venus and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°34'. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 at 21:38 EDT (821 days ago) in Sagittarius

34.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 at 11:56 EDT (817 days ago) in Leo

35.

Venus at highest altitude in morning sky Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 (817 days ago) in Capricornus

36.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 at 17:01 EDT (817 days ago) in Capricornus

37.

Messier 81 is well placed Bode's Galaxy M81 (NGC 3031; mag 6.9) in Ursa Major culminates at around midnight local time. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 (814 days ago) in Ursa Major

38.

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, 23 Feb 2022 at 17:33 EDT (810 days ago) in Scorpius

39.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from French Polynesia and Pitcairn. Sat, 26 Feb 2022 at 08:42 EDT (807 days ago) in Sagittarius

40.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°44'. Sun, 27 Feb 2022 at 01:30 EDT (806 days ago) in Sagittarius