Event Category: Astronomical Event
Conjunction of Mars and Neptune
Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2'14". https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240429_20_100
Close approach of Mars and Neptune
Mars and Neptune pass within 2'03" of each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240429_15_100
Mercury at aphelion
Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240430_11_100
Moon at Last Quarter
The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky
Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 50'. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240503_20_100
Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240503_15_100
Lunar occultation of Saturn
The Moon will pass in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation visible from Antarctica. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240503_16_100
Close approach of the Moon and Neptune
The Moon and Neptune pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240504_15_100
Lunar occultation of Neptune
The Moon will pass in front of Neptune, creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, New
Close approach of the Moon and Mars
The Moon and Mars pass close to each other. https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240505_15_100