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Lunar occultation of Delta Scorpii The Moon will pass in front of Delta Scorpii (Dschubba), creating a lunar occultation visible from Africa, Europe, Corsica, Guernsey, the Portuguese Azores, Madeira, the Savage Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Isla de Alborán, Melilla, Islas Chafarinas and the Canary Islands. Sat, 06 Aug 2022 at 17:39 EDT (626 days ago) in Scorpius

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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, New Zealand and Tasmania amongst others. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 at 11:05 EDT (623 days ago) in Sagittarius

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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. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 at 13:08 EDT (622 days ago) in Sagittarius

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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. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 at 17:54 EDT (622 days ago) in Capricornus

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Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 at 21:35 EDT (621 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°54'. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 at 23:55 EDT (621 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, 12 Aug 2022 at 01:59 EDT (620 days ago) in Capricornus

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Perseid meteor shower 2022 The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 (619 days ago) in Perseus

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Saturn at opposition Saturn lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it slightly closer, brighter and larger than at other times. It is also optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night. Sun, 14 Aug 2022 at 13:02 EDT (618 days ago) in Capricornus

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Messier 15 is well placed The globular cluster M15 (NGC 7078; mag 6.3) in Pegasus culminates at around midnight local time. Sun, 14 Aug 2022 (618 days ago) in Pegasus

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Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°51'. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 at 05:41 EDT (617 days ago) in Cetus

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Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 (617 days ago) in Virgo

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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 at 07:10 EDT (617 days ago) in Cetus

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Messier 2 is well placed The globular cluster M2 (NGC 7089; mag 6.6) in Aquarius culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 (617 days ago) in Aquarius

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κ-Cygnid meteor shower 2022 The κ-Cygnid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 (614 days ago) in Draco

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Close approach of the Moon and Uranus The Moon and Uranus pass close to each other. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 at 10:14 EDT (614 days ago) in Aries

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Lunar occultation of Uranus The Moon will pass in front of Uranus, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Alaska, Hawaii, Kiribati and Marshall Islands amongst others. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 at 10:14 EDT (614 days ago) in Aries

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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. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 at 00:36 EDT (613 days ago) in Taurus

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Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 at 06:36 EDT (613 days ago) in Taurus

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Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°41'. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 at 08:17 EDT (613 days ago) in Taurus