61.

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, 27 Apr 2025 at 12:17 EDT (382 days ago) in Aries

62.

New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 at 15:32 EDT (382 days ago) in Aries

63.

Close approach of Venus, Saturn and Neptune Venus, Saturn and Neptune pass within 3°42' of one another. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 at 18:55 EDT (381 days ago) in Pisces

64.

Conjunction of Venus and Saturn Venus and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°43'. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 at 22:23 EDT (381 days ago) in Pisces

65.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 at 03:05 EDT (380 days ago) in Taurus

66.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 at 12:54 EDT (379 days ago) in Taurus

67.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5°23'. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 at 13:35 EDT (379 days ago) in Taurus

68.

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Brazil, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea amongst others. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 at 15:38 EDT (379 days ago) in Taurus

69.

Conjunction of Saturn and Ceres Saturn and Ceres share the same right ascension, at a separation of 7°17'. Thu, 01 May 2025 at 12:57 EDT (378 days ago) in Aquarius

70.

Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition Asteroid 4 Vesta makes closest approach to the Earth. Fri, 02 May 2025 at 07:58 EDT (377 days ago) in Libra

71.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°04'. Sat, 03 May 2025 at 19:12 EDT (376 days ago) in Cancer

72.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Sat, 03 May 2025 at 20:26 EDT (376 days ago) in Cancer

73.

Conjunction of Venus and Neptune Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°03'. Sat, 03 May 2025 at 22:50 EDT (376 days ago) in Pisces

74.

Moon at First Quarter The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight. Sun, 04 May 2025 at 09:52 EDT (375 days ago) in Cancer

75.

Close approach of Mars and M44 Mars and M44 pass close to each other. Mon, 05 May 2025 at 09:44 EDT (374 days ago) in Cancer

76.

η-Aquariid meteor shower 2025 The η-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. Mon, 05 May 2025 (373 days ago) in Aquarius

77.

Equinox on Saturn Saturn's seasons are changing, making its rings appear edge-on from the Earth. Tue, 06 May 2025 at 02:09 EDT (373 days ago) in Pisces

78.

η-Lyrid meteor shower 2025 The η-Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 08 May 2025 (371 days ago) in Lyra

79.

Asteroid 9 Metis at opposition Asteroid 9 Metis makes closest approach to the Earth. Fri, 09 May 2025 at 03:10 EDT (370 days ago) in Libra

80.

Conjunction of Mercury and Eris Mercury and Eris share the same right ascension, at a separation of 8°39'. Fri, 09 May 2025 at 09:31 EDT (370 days ago) in Cetus