21.

The Moon at perihelion The Moon reaches its closest point to the Sun. Sun, 03 Feb 2019 at 04:24 EDT (76 days ago) in Sagittarius

22.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 at 16:05 EDT (75 days ago) in Capricornus

23.

Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition Asteroid 532 Herculina is well placed for observation. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 at 23:48 EDT (74 days ago) in Leo

24.

The Moon at apogee The Moon appears small as it recedes to its furthest point from the Earth. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 at 04:29 EDT (74 days ago) in Capricornus

25.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°04'. Sun, 10 Feb 2019 at 11:20 EDT (69 days ago) in Pisces

26.

C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto) reaches its brightest C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto) is well placed for observation. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 (67 days ago) in Leo

27.

Moon at First Quarter The Moon appears high in the sky at sunset and sets in the west at around midnight. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 at 17:28 EDT (67 days ago) in Taurus

28.

Close approach of Mars and Uranus Mars and Uranus pass within 0°58' of each other. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 at 00:32 EDT (66 days ago) in Aries

29.

Conjunction of Mars and Uranus Mars and Uranus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°03'. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 at 15:07 EDT (66 days ago) in Aries

30.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass within 0°16' of each other. Sun, 17 Feb 2019 at 22:32 EDT (62 days ago) in Cancer

31.

Close approach of Venus and Saturn Venus and Saturn pass within 1°05' of each other. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 07:19 EDT (61 days ago) in Sagittarius

32.

Conjunction of Venus and Saturn Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°05'. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 08:50 EDT (61 days ago) in Sagittarius

33.

The Moon at perigee The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 at 04:04 EDT (60 days ago) in Leo

34.

Conjunction of Mercury and Neptune Mercury and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°46'. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 at 06:02 EDT (60 days ago) in Aquarius

35.

Full Moon The Moon is visible for much of the night. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 at 10:55 EDT (60 days ago) in Leo

36.

The Moon at aphelion The Moon reaches its furthest point from the Sun. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 at 04:10 EDT (58 days ago) in Virgo

37.

Conjunction of Venus and Pluto Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°24'. Sat, 23 Feb 2019 at 03:31 EDT (56 days ago) in Sagittarius

38.

Mercury at perihelion Mercury reaches its closest point to the Sun. Mon, 25 Feb 2019 at 03:02 EDT (54 days ago) in Pisces

39.

Moon at Last Quarter The Moon rises in the east at around midnight and appears high in the sky at sunrise. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 at 06:29 EDT (53 days ago) in Ophiuchus

40.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the evening sky. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 at 10:49 EDT (53 days ago) in Pisces