401.

Asteroid 471 Papagena at opposition Asteroid 471 Papagena makes closest approach to the Earth. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 at 00:46 EDT (1,314 days ago) in Cetus

402.

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, 28 Oct 2020 at 15:38 EDT (1,313 days ago) in Cetus

403.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°58'. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 at 12:16 EDT (1,312 days ago) in Pisces

404.

Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 at 14:43 EDT (1,312 days ago) in Pisces

405.

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. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 at 14:45 EDT (1,311 days ago) in Pisces

406.

Venus at perihelion Venus passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 at 18:14 EDT (1,311 days ago) in Virgo

407.

Blue Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Sat, 31 Oct 2020 at 10:49 EDT (1,310 days ago) in Aries

408.

Uranus at opposition Uranus lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night. Sat, 31 Oct 2020 at 11:45 EDT (1,310 days ago) in Aries

409.

Asteroid 8 Flora at opposition Asteroid 8 Flora makes closest approach to the Earth. Sun, 01 Nov 2020 at 09:22 EDT (1,309 days ago) in Cetus

410.

Mercury at perihelion Mercury passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun. Sun, 01 Nov 2020 at 21:44 EDT (1,309 days ago) in Virgo

411.

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. Sun, 08 Nov 2020 at 08:46 EDT (1,302 days ago) in Cancer

412.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Sun, 08 Nov 2020 at 09:35 EDT (1,302 days ago) in Virgo

413.

Comet C/2020 M3 (ATLAS) reaches peak brightness Comet C/2020 M3 (ATLAS) is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2020 apparition. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 (1,301 days ago) in Orion

414.

Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 (1,300 days ago) in Virgo

415.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 at 11:53 EDT (1,300 days ago) in Virgo

416.

Northern Taurid meteor shower 2020 The Northern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 (1,298 days ago) in Taurus

417.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°04'. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 at 16:29 EDT (1,298 days ago) in Virgo

418.

Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 at 18:45 EDT (1,298 days ago) in Virgo

419.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°43'. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 at 15:44 EDT (1,297 days ago) in Virgo

420.

Mars ends retrograde motion Mars returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 at 19:35 EDT (1,297 days ago) in Pisces