281.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 at 22:38 EDT (623 days away) in Gemini

282.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 at 08:16 EDT (625 days away) in Cancer

283.

Lunar occultation of Regulus The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Northern America, Southern Europe, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands and the Canary Islands. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 at 22:44 EDT (626 days away) in Leo

284.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Bouvet Island and Falkland Islands amongst others. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 at 22:50 EDT (634 days away) in Scorpius

285.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki) creating a lunar occultation, though it will open be visible only at sea. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 at 16:01 EDT (637 days away) in Sagittarius

286.

Close approach of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury pass close to each other. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at 18:10 EDT (642 days away) in Aquarius

287.

Lunar occultation of Mercury The Moon will pass in front of Mercury, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mexico, the Contiguous United States, New Zealand and Australia amongst others. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at 18:10 EDT (642 days away) in Aquarius

288.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 at 22:04 EDT (647 days away) in Taurus

289.

Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Southern and Western Asia and British Indian Ocean Territory. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 12:13 EDT (649 days away) in Taurus

290.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 02:31 EDT (651 days away) in Gemini

291.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 at 16:45 EDT (652 days away) in Cancer

292.

Lunar occultation of Regulus The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Russia, China, Mongolia and Japan amongst others. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 at 07:57 EDT (654 days away) in Leo

293.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, New Zealand and Macquarie Island. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 08:02 EDT (662 days away) in Scorpius

294.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica, Chile and Argentina. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 01:38 EDT (665 days away) in Sagittarius

295.

Close approach of the Moon and M45 The Moon and M45 pass close to each other. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 04:53 EDT (675 days away) in Taurus

296.

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, Venezuela, Colombia and Guyana amongst others. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 18:37 EDT (676 days away) in Taurus

297.

Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 09:19 EDT (678 days away) in Gemini

298.

Close approach of the Moon and M44 The Moon and M44 pass close to each other. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 23:54 EDT (679 days away) in Cancer

299.

Lunar occultation of Regulus The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Corsica, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza and RAF Akrotiri. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 at 15:57 EDT (681 days away) in Leo

300.

Lunar occultation of Antares The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Madagascar, French Southern Territories and Mauritius amongst others. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 at 15:54 EDT (689 days away) in Scorpius