181.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Thu, 22 May 2025 at 11:44 EDT (357 days ago) in Pisces

182.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°49'. Thu, 22 May 2025 at 14:00 EDT (357 days ago) in Pisces

183.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Fri, 23 May 2025 at 16:38 EDT (356 days ago) in Pisces

184.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°59'. Fri, 23 May 2025 at 19:51 EDT (356 days ago) in Pisces

185.

The Moon at perihelion The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon. Sun, 25 May 2025 at 16:15 EDT (354 days ago) in Aries

186.

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. Sun, 25 May 2025 at 21:33 EDT (354 days ago) in Aries

187.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Mon, 26 May 2025 at 23:03 EDT (353 days ago) in Taurus

188.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°12'. Wed, 28 May 2025 at 09:13 EDT (351 days ago) in Taurus

189.

Messier 4 is well placed The globular cluster M4 (NGC 6121; mag 5.4) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. Wed, 28 May 2025 (351 days ago) in Scorpius

190.

Mercury at superior solar conjunction Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun. Fri, 30 May 2025 at 00:19 EDT (349 days ago) in Taurus

191.

Mercury at perihelion Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun. Sat, 31 May 2025 at 09:26 EDT (348 days ago) in Taurus

192.

Venus at greatest elongation west Venus is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Sat, 31 May 2025 at 16:57 EDT (348 days ago) in Pisces

193.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°23'. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 at 05:48 EDT (347 days ago) in Leo

194.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 at 06:52 EDT (347 days ago) in Leo

195.

Venus at dichotomy Venus reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 at 17:31 EDT (347 days ago) in Pisces

196.

The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules is well placed The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules (M13, NGC 6205; mag 5.8) culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 (346 days ago) in Hercules

197.

Moon at First Quarter The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 at 23:41 EDT (346 days ago) in Leo

198.

Messier 12 is well placed The globular cluster M12 (NGC 6218; mag 6.1) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 (345 days ago) in Ophiuchus

199.

Conjunction of Venus and Eris Venus and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°50'. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 at 17:31 EDT (344 days ago) in Cetus

200.

Messier 10 is well placed The globular cluster M10 (NGC 6254; mag 6.6) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 (343 days ago) in Ophiuchus