This astronomy calendar of celestial events contains dates for notable celestial events including moon phases, meteor showers, eclipses, oppositions, conjunctions, and other interesting events.Most of the astronomical events on this calendar can be seen with unaided eye, although some may require a good pair of binoculars for best viewing. //-->//]]>, Calendar: Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset. Since this is the third of four full moons in this season, it is known as a blue moon. It's the vernal equinox. if (tzOffset == std_time_offset) { Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. The giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This moon has also been known as the Crow Moon, the Crust Moon, the Sap Moon, and the Lenten Moon. The shower runs annually from December 17-25. The following browsers have been successfully tested: There is always something interesting happening in the sky. for (j in tz[i]) { Will your scope show the Seeliger effect of Saturn's opposition rings? This phase occurs at 19:01 UTC. An amateur astronomer has discovered a possible new impact flash in Jupiter's equatorial region. Events that would randomly occur in the world like:-Solar Eclipses, shrouding the day in darkness, allowing mobs to spawn.-Aurora Borealis, occurring randomly in snowy biomes,-Meteor Storm, many meteors are visible, with a small chance that one crash lands.-Solar Flare, fire damage is increased, and snow and ice melt easier. Found insideTake your recreational viewing to the next level with activities like: Finding comets and asteroids Tracking variable stars Monitoring meteor showers Following solar activity Tracking satellites Timing lunar and asteroid occultations With ... But if you are patient, you should still be able to catch a few good ones. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. All rights reserved. And before moonlight comes back, delve the deep sky in Scorpius and Sagittarius. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of our night sky as seen through the lens of one of the world's premier night photographers. new Array("UTC+9:00","Japan Standard Time","JST"), Here is a look at the best night sky events that will take place this month. This phase occurs at 19:08 UTC. Blue moons occur on average once every 2.7 years. Indian/Saka Calendar document.write("