Last Quarter Moon
The Moon is at Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) – rising around midnight, and visible to the south after sunrise.
Calendar
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Astronomical Events
First Quarter Moon
The Moon is at First quarter on this date -it will be visible high in the southern sky in early evening.
Conjunction of the Moon and Spica
The star Spica will appear 2.0°S of Moon on this date.
Vernal Equinox
The March equinox marks the beginning of astronomical spring and the end of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Total Solar Eclipse
The "Great American Eclipse" occurs on this date - don't miss it!
Eta-Aquariid Meteor Shower
The Eta Aquariids are a strong shower when viewed from the southern tropics. From the equator northward, they usually only produce medium rates of 10-30 per hour just before dawn. Activity is good for a week centered the night of maximum activity. These are swift meteors that produce a high percentage of persistent trains, but […]
Mars at Perihelion
On this day, Mars it closest to the Sun in its orbit.
Mercury at Greatest Elongation
Mercury will reach its greatest separation from the Sun on this date.
Conjunction of Uranus & the Sun
Uranus will pass close to the Sun in the sky as its orbit carries it around the far side of the solar system from the Earth.
Earth at Aphelion
Earth will be at the farthest point in its orbit around the Sun on this date
Mercury 3.2°S of Moon
Mercury will appear close to the crescent Moon in the west-northwestern sky before sunset.
Perseids Meteor Shower
The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower as they peak on warm August nights as seen from the northern hemisphere. The Perseids are active from July 17 to August 24, peaking on August 12 - 13.