141.

Conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus Jupiter and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 31'. Sat, 20 Apr 2024 at 00:30 PDT (440 days ago) in Aries

142.

136108 Haumea at opposition 136108 Haumea lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night. Sat, 20 Apr 2024 at 09:20 PDT (440 days ago) in Bootes

143.

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches peak brightness Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2024 apparition. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 (439 days ago) in Taurus

144.

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks passes perihelion Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 (439 days ago) in Taurus

145.

Lyrid meteor shower 2024 The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 (438 days ago) in Hercules

146.

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 (438 days ago) in Ursa Major

147.

π-Puppid meteor shower 2024 The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 (437 days ago) in Puppis

148.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 at 16:48 PDT (437 days ago) in Virgo

149.

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 (434 days ago) in Scorpius

150.

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 (434 days ago) in Scorpius

151.

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 (432 days ago) in Pisces

152.

Close approach of Mars and Neptune Mars and Neptune pass within 2'03" of each other. Sun, 28 Apr 2024 at 21:31 PDT (432 days ago) in Pisces

153.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 at 09:30 PDT (430 days ago) in Pisces

154.

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 (429 days ago) in Capricornus

155.

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 (427 days ago) in Aquarius

156.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Fri, 03 May 2024 at 16:10 PDT (427 days ago) in Aquarius

157.

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 (427 days ago) in Aquarius

158.

Close approach of the Moon and Neptune The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 12:08 PDT (426 days ago) in Pisces

159.

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 (426 days ago) in Pisces

160.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 19:16 PDT (426 days ago) in Pisces