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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- 22 Apr 2024 (2 days away): Lyrid meteor shower 2024
- 21 Apr 2024 (2 days away): Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks passes perihelion
- 21 Apr 2024 (2 days away): Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches peak brightness
- 21 Apr 2024 (Tomorrow): 136108 Haumea at opposition
- 20 Apr 2024 (11 hours away): Conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus
- 20 Apr 2024 (5 hours away): The Moon at apogee
- 17 Apr 2024 (2 days ago): Messier 3 is well placed
- 15 Apr 2024 (4 days ago): Messier 83 is well placed
- 15 Apr 2024 (4 days ago): Moon at First Quarter
- 14 Apr 2024 (5 days ago): The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed
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