141.

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 20:42 EDT (4 days away) in Bootes

142.

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 (5 days away) in Taurus

143.

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks passes perihelion Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 (5 days away) in Taurus

144.

Lyrid meteor shower 2024 The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 (6 days away) in Hercules

145.

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 (6 days away) in Ursa Major

146.

π-Puppid meteor shower 2024 The π-Puppid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 (7 days away) in Puppis

147.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 at 19:48 EDT (7 days away) in Virgo

148.

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 05:14 EDT (10 days away) in Scorpius

149.

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 16:45 EDT (10 days away) in Scorpius

150.

Conjunction of Mars and Neptune Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2'14". Mon, 29 Apr 2024 at 00:01 EDT (13 days away) in Pisces

151.

Close approach of Mars and Neptune Mars and Neptune pass within 2'03" of each other. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 at 00:31 EDT (13 days away) in Pisces

152.

Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 at 12:30 EDT (14 days away) in Pisces

153.

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 07:27 EDT (15 days away) in Capricornus

154.

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 18:31 EDT (17 days away) in Aquarius

155.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Fri, 03 May 2024 at 19:10 EDT (17 days away) in Aquarius

156.

Lunar occultation of Saturn The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. Fri, 03 May 2024 at 19:10 EDT (17 days away) in Aquarius

157.

Close approach of the Moon and Neptune The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 15:08 EDT (18 days away) in Pisces

158.

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 15:08 EDT (18 days away) in Pisces

159.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Sat, 04 May 2024 at 22:16 EDT (18 days away) in Pisces

160.

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 22:16 EDT (18 days away) in Pisces