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Jupiter at perigee Jupiter reaches its closest point to the Earth – marking the best time to observe it in 1970. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 at 01:25 EDT (982 days ago) in Capricornus

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Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°42'. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 at 18:15 EDT (982 days ago) in Capricornus

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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, 20 Aug 2021 at 19:31 EDT (982 days ago) in Capricornus

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Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 at 19:39 EDT (982 days ago) in Capricornus

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Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°57'. Sun, 22 Aug 2021 at 00:56 EDT (980 days ago) in Capricornus

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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Sun, 22 Aug 2021 at 03:11 EDT (980 days ago) in Capricornus

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Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sun, 22 Aug 2021 at 08:01 EDT (980 days ago) in Aquarius

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Asteroid 89 Julia at opposition Asteroid 89 Julia makes closest approach to the Earth. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 at 03:10 EDT (978 days ago) in Aquarius

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Comet 8P/Tuttle passes perihelion Comet 8P/Tuttle makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sat, 28 Aug 2021 (974 days ago) in Hydra

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The Moon at apogee The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 at 22:22 EDT (973 days ago) in Taurus

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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, 30 Aug 2021 at 03:13 EDT (972 days ago) in Taurus

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Comet 8P/Tuttle reaches peak brightness Comet 8P/Tuttle is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2021 apparition. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 (971 days ago) in Hydra

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Aurigid meteor shower 2021 The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 (970 days ago) in Auriga

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Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 (969 days ago) in Virgo

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Mercury at aphelion Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 at 20:28 EDT (966 days ago) in Virgo

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New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 at 20:52 EDT (965 days ago) in Leo

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Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°31'. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 at 16:18 EDT (963 days ago) in Virgo

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The Moon at perihelion The Moon passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun, which happens each month around the time of new moon. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 at 20:17 EDT (963 days ago) in Virgo

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September ε-Perseid meteor shower 2021 The September ε-Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 (962 days ago) in Perseus

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Comet 4P/Faye passes perihelion Comet 4P/Faye makes its closest approach to the Sun. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 (962 days ago) in Taurus