41.

The Moon at perigee The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 19:23 EDT (690 days ago) in Sagittarius

42.

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. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 23:34 EDT (690 days ago) in Sagittarius

43.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand amongst others. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 at 14:10 EDT (689 days ago) in Sagittarius

44.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 at 17:21 EDT (688 days ago) in Taurus

45.

NGC 6388 is well placed The globular cluster NGC 6388 (mag 6.8) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 (688 days ago) in Scorpius

46.

The Butterfly cluster is well placed The Butterfly open star cluster (M6, NGC 6405; mag 4.2) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 (687 days ago) in Scorpius

47.

NGC 6397 is well placed The globular cluster NGC 6397 (mag 5.6) in Ara culminates at around midnight local time. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 (687 days ago) in Ara

48.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°16'. Sat, 18 Jun 2022 at 08:22 EDT (686 days ago) in Capricornus

49.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Sat, 18 Jun 2022 at 10:48 EDT (686 days ago) in Capricornus

50.

The cluster IC 4665 is well placed The open star cluster IC 4665 (mag 4.2) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time. Sat, 18 Jun 2022 (686 days ago) in Ophiuchus

51.

The Ptolemy cluster is well placed The Ptolemy Cluster (M7, NGC 6475; mag 3.3) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 (684 days ago) in Scorpius

52.

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. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 at 23:11 EDT (684 days ago) in Pisces

53.

June solstice 21 June will be the longest day of 2022 in the northern hemisphere. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 at 05:08 EDT (683 days ago) in Taurus

54.

Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°44'. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 at 09:35 EDT (683 days ago) in Pisces

55.

Mars at perihelion Mars passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 at 10:01 EDT (683 days ago) in Pisces

56.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 at 11:54 EDT (683 days ago) in Pisces

57.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 at 06:40 EDT (682 days ago) in Taurus

58.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 56'. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 at 14:15 EDT (682 days ago) in Pisces

59.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 at 15:07 EDT (682 days ago) in Pisces

60.

Lunar occultation of Mars The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 at 15:07 EDT (682 days ago) in Pisces