Calendar
12 events found.
Astronomical Events
Total Solar Eclipse
The "Great American Eclipse" occurs on this date - don't miss it!
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.
Sungrazer Comet Passing Close to the Sun
A comet. called a sungrazer, is passing VERY close to the Sun - right now!
Saturn 0.1°S of Moon
Saturn will pass within 0.1° of Saturn on this date.
Venus at Perihelion
The planet Venus is a Perihelion (its closest approach to the Sun) on this date.
Total Lunar Eclipse
The Moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and appear to turn red on the night of March 13 or early in the morning on March 14.