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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. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 at 17:47 PDT (407 days ago) in Sagittarius |
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Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) passes perihelion Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 (405 days ago) in Cygnus |
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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. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 at 10:53 PDT (405 days ago) in Capricornus |
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Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury The Moon and Mercury share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°35'. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 at 12:52 PDT (405 days ago) in Capricornus |
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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. Sun, 19 Feb 2023 at 01:05 PDT (404 days ago) in Capricornus |
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Messier 81 is well placed Bode's Galaxy M81 (NGC 3031; mag 6.9) in Ursa Major culminates at around midnight local time. Sun, 19 Feb 2023 (404 days ago) in Ursa Major |
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New Moon The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days. Sun, 19 Feb 2023 at 23:06 PDT (403 days ago) in Aquarius |
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The cluster NGC 3114 is well placed The open star cluster NGC 3114 (mag 4.2) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 (402 days ago) in Carina |
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Conjunction of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°05'. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 at 23:55 PDT (401 days ago) in Pisces |
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Close approach of the Moon and Venus The Moon and Venus pass close to each other. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 at 01:41 PDT (401 days ago) in Pisces |
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Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°11'. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 at 14:00 PDT (401 days ago) in Pisces |
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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 at 14:57 PDT (401 days ago) in Pisces |
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Lunar occultation of Jupiter The Moon will pass in front of Jupiter, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay amongst others. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 at 14:57 PDT (401 days ago) in Pisces |
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Close approach of the Moon and Uranus The Moon and Uranus pass close to each other. Sat, 25 Feb 2023 at 04:13 PDT (398 days ago) in Aries |
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Moon at First Quarter The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 at 00:06 PDT (396 days ago) in Taurus |
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The cluster IC 2581 is well placed The open star cluster IC 2581 (mag 4.0) in Carina culminates at around midnight local time. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 (396 days ago) in Carina |
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Close approach of the Moon and Mars The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 at 20:11 PDT (396 days ago) in Taurus |
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Lunar occultation of Mars The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Greenland, Russia, Svalbard and Iceland amongst others. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 at 20:11 PDT (396 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 1°04'. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 at 20:31 PDT (396 days ago) in Taurus |
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Close approach of Venus and Jupiter Venus and Jupiter pass within 29' of each other. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 at 21:05 PDT (394 days ago) in Pisces |