During the “Great Conjunction” on Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will be about one-tenth of a degree apart, their closest approach since 1623. However, they will be very low in the western sky right after sunset. More information at Space.com
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- 03 May 2024 (7 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
- 01 May 2024 (5 days away): Moon at Last Quarter
- 30 Apr 2024 (4 days away): Mercury at aphelion
- 29 Apr 2024 (2 days away): Close approach of Mars and Neptune
- 29 Apr 2024 (2 days away): Conjunction of Mars and Neptune
- 26 Apr 2024 (4 minutes away): Lunar occultation of Antares
- 26 Apr 2024 (11 hours ago): The Moon at aphelion
- 23 Apr 2024 (3 days ago): Full Moon
- 23 Apr 2024 (3 days ago): π-Puppid meteor shower 2024
- 22 Apr 2024 (4 days ago): Messier 101 is well placed
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