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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T050600
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T050600
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250821T062739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T062943Z
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SUMMARY:Mercury at solar conjunction.
DESCRIPTION:Mercury slips between Earth and the Sun\, reaching inferior conjunction—vanishing in the Sun’s glare! At just 4°56′ from the Sun\, it’s completely hidden from view. \n🌍 Closest to Earth at 0.59 AU\n🌕 Largest angular size: 11.3 arcseconds\n☀ Fully dark and unobservable for weeks \nThis marks Mercury’s shift from evening skies to a morning planet. A rare event in its 116-day cycle!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/mercury-at-solar-conjunction/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T181100
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250821T055417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T061115Z
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SUMMARY:Moon at first quarter
DESCRIPTION:From New Delhi\, catch it from 12:40 PM until 11:22 PM\n— high and bright in the evening sky! \n🔸 Half-lit and shining strong\n🔸 Visible through the afternoon & evening\n🔸 Sets around midnight — perfect for stargazing! \n🌓 A pivotal phase in the Moon’s 29.5-day dance\nas it shifts from new to full and back again. \n✨ At first quarter\, the Moon is a perfect half —\ndividing light and shadow like cosmic art.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/moon-at-first-quarter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T020600
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T020600
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250821T063504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T063745Z
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SUMMARY:Moon at apogee
DESCRIPTION:The Moon drifts to its farthest point from Earth —\na celestial retreat 🌌 \n📏 Distance: 406\,700 km\n📐 Appears slightly smaller in the sky\n🌗 Brightness subtly dims (but hard to notice) \n🔄 This happens due to the Moon’s elliptical orbit\,\nwhich stretches its monthly journey by 14%. \n✨ From supermoons to micro moons\,\nthis dance of distance changes how we see our nearest neighbor. \nLook up — the Moon may be smaller\,\nbut the wonder is always immense!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/moon-at-apogee/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250803T052800
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T052800
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250821T065441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T070025Z
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SUMMARY:Asteroid 63 Ausonia at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Mag.: 9.3\n🪨 ASTEROID 63 AUSONIA AT OPPOSITION\n🗓 03 August 2025 | 05:28 IST\n📍 Visible from New Delhi: 21:25 – 03:37 \n  \n💫 Best time to observe: 00:31\n— When it climbs 38° high in the southern sky \n  \n🔭 Located in Capricornus\,\nAusonia is brightest and closest to Earth tonight\,\nmaking it ideal for telescopic viewing! \n  \n🌌 Rises in the southeast\, sets in the southwest\n✨ A perfect chance to catch a main-belt asteroid\nin its full glory — all night long! \n  \nMark your stargazing schedule —\nthis rocky relic is putting on a show!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/asteroid-63-ausonia-at-opposition/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250804T071000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250804T071000
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250821T084307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T084451Z
UID:4646-1754291400-1754291400@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Antares 0.6°N of Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Moon passes just 0.6° north of Antares\, the fiery heart of the Scorpius constellation. Witness this striking conjunction as lunar glow meets stellar brilliance in the southern sky
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/antares-0-6n-of-moon/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250805T133700
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250805T133700
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250821T095656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T095753Z
UID:4648-1754401020-1754401020@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Minimum Montlhy Lunar Standstill
DESCRIPTION:Minimum Monthly Lunar Standstill\nExperience a rare moment in the Moon’s journey — when its path in the sky reaches the least extreme position. This minimum lunar standstill marks a subtle but significant pause in the Moon’s monthly rhythm across the heavens.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/minimum-montlhy-lunar-standstill/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250805T133700
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250805T133700
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T042922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T042922Z
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SUMMARY:Asteroid 129 Antigone at Opposition
DESCRIPTION:Discovered on February 5\, 1873\, by C.H.F. Peters in Clinton\, New York\, Asteroid 129 Antigone is now at opposition — its brightest and closest to Earth. Named after the heroic figure from Greek mythology\, Antigone symbolizes defiance\, loyalty\, and justice. Roughly 84 miles wide\, this metallic asteroid completes its orbit every 4 years and 311 days. A striking blend of science and mythology\, Antigone shines in the night sky\, offering a unique observational opportunity.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/asteroid-129-antigone-at-opposition-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T152100
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T152100
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T042224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T043425Z
UID:4650-1754493660-1754493660@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Saturn and Neptune
DESCRIPTION:Separation: Saturn and Neptune will share the same right ascension\, with Saturn passing 1°08′ to the south of Neptune.\nVisibility from New Delhi: The pair will be visible in the morning sky\, becoming accessible around 23:12\, when they reach an altitude of 21° above your eastern horizon. They will then reach their highest point in the sky at 03:30\, 60° above your southern horizon. They will be lost to dawn twilight around 04:41\, 56° above your south-western horizon. \nSaturn will be at mag 0.6\, and Neptune at mag 7.8.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/asteroid-129-antigone-at-opposition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250807T234400
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250807T234400
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T044055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T044128Z
UID:4655-1754610240-1754610240@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:The Moon at aphelion
DESCRIPTION:The Moon drifts to its farthest point from the Sun —\n1.0164 AU away ☀️🌙 \n🌍 Meanwhile\, Earth sits slightly closer at 1.0140 AU\n🌌 Distance between Earth and Moon: 386\,000 km \n🔄 This rare aphelion happens near full moon\,\nas the Moon swings to the far side of Earth —\nbathed in sunlight\, far from the Sun! \n✨ A quiet cosmic milestone in the Moon’s journey\naround Earth and through the Solar System. \nThe Moon may be far… but it never fades from view!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/the-moon-at-aphelion/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T132500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T132500
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T045329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T045403Z
UID:4657-1754745900-1754745900@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION:🌕 FULL MOON – THE STURGEON MOON\n🗓 09 August 2025 | 13:24 IST \n✨ Rises at dusk\, sets at dawn —\nlighting up the night sky in its fullest glory! \n🔭 Known as the “Sturgeon Moon” in the modern calendar\,\na name popularized by the Farmers’ Almanac\,\nrooted (partially) in Native American lore. \n🌾 Ancient traditions offer more:\n— “Weed Month” (Weod-mōnaþ) in Saxon England\n— “Harvest Month” (Aran-mānod) in Carolingian times \n🗓 This is the second full moon after the June solstice\,\na marker of late summer skies and seasonal change. \nNo matter the name\, it’s a moon worth watching.\nStep outside and bask in the glow of time and tradition!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/full-moon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250810T200400
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T200400
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T045707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T045707Z
UID:4659-1754856240-1754856240@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Asteroid 2 Pallas at opposition
DESCRIPTION:Look up this 10th Aug\nAsteroid 2 Pallas hits opposition in Delphinus\, shining at its brightest of 2025! \n📍 From New Delhi:\n⏰ 8:04 PM – rises in the east\n🌌 11:35 PM – highest in the south\n🌅 4:24 AM – sets in the west \n🔭 Mag 9.4 – binoculars/telescope needed.\nDon’t miss this rare chance to spot our solar system’s second-largest asteroid!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/asteroid-2-pallas-at-opposition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T030400
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250811T030400
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T050015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T050107Z
UID:4661-1754881440-1754881440@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Asteroid 89 Julia at opposition
DESCRIPTION:🪨 ASTEROID 89 JULIA AT OPPOSITION\n🗓 11 August 2025 | 03:04 IST\n📍 Visible from New Delhi: 20:35 – 04:10 \n🔭 Best time to observe: 00:22 IST\n🌌 Soaring 49° high in Aquarius\,\nJulia is closest & brightest tonight — at magnitude 8.5 \n☄️ What’s happening?\n✨ Opposition + Perigee = Julia\, Earth & Sun in perfect line\n🌍 Distance: 1.14 AU from Earth \n🔎 You’ll need binoculars or a telescope\n—but it’s a stellar moment to spot this main-belt asteroid! \nFrom dusk till dawn\, catch a glimpse\nof a silent traveller from the early solar system.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/asteroid-89-julia-at-opposition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250812T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T050905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T050905Z
UID:4667-1754956800-1755000000@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Perseids (007 PER) Meteor Shower Peak
DESCRIPTION:“Activity Date: Jul 17-Aug 24\nMaximum Date: Aug 12\nRadiant Position: 48° +58°\nVelocity: 59 km/s\nZHR: 100\nMoon Phase Illumination: 84%\nParent Object: 109P/Swift-Tuttle \nThe 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 14 to September 1. They reach a strong maximum on August 12 or 13\, depending on the year. Normal rates seen from rural locations range from 50-75 shower members per hour at maximum. The Perseids are particles released from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle during its numerous returns to the inner solar system. They are called Perseids since the radiant (the area of the sky where the meteors seem to originate) is located near the prominent constellation of Perseus the hero when at maximum activity. In 2025\, the waning gibbous moon will severely compromise this shower at the time of maximum activity. Such conditions will reduce activity by at least 75 percent as only the brighter meteors will be visible.”
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/perseids-007-per-meteor-shower-peak/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250812T030100
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T053000
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T050623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T050623Z
UID:4665-1754967660-1754976600@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter – A Brilliant Dawn Encounter\nOn August 12\, 2025\, catch a breathtaking sight as Venus and Jupiter\, the two brightest planets\, come into close conjunction—just 51 arcminutes apart—sharing the same right ascension in the constellation Gemini. Visible from New Delhi from 3:01 AM\, the pair will rise high to 30° above the eastern horizon before fading into dawn around 5:30 AM. With Venus at magnitude –4.0 and Jupiter at –1.9\, this radiant duo will light up the pre-dawn sky—perfect for viewing with the naked eye or binoculars.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/conjunction-of-venus-and-jupiter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250812T030500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T050400
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T050423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T050423Z
UID:4663-1754967900-1754975040@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Moon and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:Moon–Saturn Conjunction – A Night of Planetary Grace\nOn this special night\, the Moon and Saturn align in the sky\, sharing the same right ascension with the Moon passing just over 4° north of Saturn. Visible from New Delhi starting at 9:46 PM\, they’ll climb to their highest point—59° above the southern horizon—by 3:05 AM\, before fading into dawn around 5:30 AM. With the Moon shining at magnitude –12.5 and Saturn glowing steadily at 0.6\, this celestial pairing promises a beautiful spectacle for night sky enthusiasts.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/conjunction-of-moon-and-saturn/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250814T230900
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250814T230900
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T051427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T051427Z
UID:4669-1755212940-1755212940@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Moon at perigee
DESCRIPTION:Local Time(IST): 23:29\nDistance in km: 369\,288 km at perigee\nDistance in miles: 229\,465\n🌕 THE MOON AT PERIGEE\n🌍 Closest to Earth – appearing slightly larger & brighter \n✨ The Moon reaches its nearest point in orbit —\na mere 356\,500 km away!\nThat’s about 50\,000 km closer than at its farthest. \n🌀 Why? The Moon’s orbit is an ellipse\, not a perfect circle.\n💫 Its distance varies monthly by 14% \n📏 Angular size: Up to 33.5 arcminutes\n🔦 Slight increase in brightness (though subtle to the eye) \n🕓 This cycle from perigee to apogee and back takes\n27.555 days — an anomalistic month \nLook up — the Moon is closer than usual\,\nand the night sky is putting on a show!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/moon-at-perigee/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250815T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T051801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T052303Z
UID:4671-1755288000-1755288000@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Messier 2 is well placed
DESCRIPTION:✨🌌 MESSIER 2 — GLOBULAR GLORY TONIGHT!\n🗓 15 August 2025\n📍 Visible from New Delhi: 20:03 – 04:37 IST \n🔭 Messier 2 (NGC 7089)\nA majestic globular cluster in Aquarius\, glowing faintly at magnitude 6.6 \n🕓 Viewing Highlights:\n🔸 Rises at 20:03 — 21° in the east\n🔸 Peaks at 00:20\, climbing 60° high in the southern sky\n🔸 Sets around 04:37\, 21° in the west \n🌍 Visible between 69°N and 70°S —\na near-global treat from equatorial skies! \n🔎 Needs binoculars or a small telescope to see\n—but reveals a dazzling swarm of ancient stars ✨ \nCatch this cosmic fossil glowing\nfrom 37\,500 light-years away!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/messier-2-is-well-placed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T052804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T053035Z
UID:4675-1755379800-1755379800@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Moon is 0.9°N of Pleiades
DESCRIPTION:🌙✨ THE MOON MEETS THE PLEIADES (M45)\n🗓 16 August 2025 | 22:03 IST\n📍 Visible from New Delhi: 23:30 – 05:10 \nA magical pairing in Taurus!\nThe 23-day-old Moon (mag –11.8) glides near the sparkling Pleiades (mag 1.3) —\ncoming as close as 55.3 arcminutes apart! 🌌 \n🔭 Though too wide for a telescope’s view\,\nthey’ll be a stunning sight together through binoculars\n—or even the naked eye under dark skies! \n🕓 Rises at 23:30 IST\, climbs up to 71° high in the eastern sky\nbefore fading with the light of dawn around 05:10 \nDon’t miss this elegant celestial dance\nbetween the Moon and the Seven Sisters!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/moon-is-0-9n-of-pleiades/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T224200
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T224200
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T052628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T052628Z
UID:4673-1755384120-1755384120@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Moon at last quarter
DESCRIPTION:🌗 MOON AT LAST QUARTER\n🗓 16 August 2025 | 10:42 IST\n📍 Visible from New Delhi: 23:03 – 12:57 \n✨ The Moon enters its last quarter phase\,\nappearing half-illuminated and rising after midnight. \n🔭 Best seen in the pre-dawn sky\,\ngliding high above the horizon as morning approaches 🌄 \n🌓 The Moon’s 29.5-day cycle reaches its final turn —\nas it journeys back toward new moon. \n🌙 Watch it shine in the stillness before sunrise\,\na quiet beacon of lunar rhythm. \nLate nights. Clear skies. Half a Moon — full of wonder.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/moon-at-last-quarter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250818T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250818T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T053417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T053417Z
UID:4677-1755554400-1755554400@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Maximum Montlhy Lunar Standstill
DESCRIPTION:🌠 Meteor Alert! ✨\nThe κ-Cygnid Meteor Shower peaks on 18th Aug 2025\, with activity from 3–25 Aug. 🌌 \n📍 From New Delhi:\n⏰ Best views around 10:00 PM when the radiant in Draco is high\n🌙 Near New Moon – dark skies for spotting meteors\n💫 Expect up to 2 meteors/hour at peak – slow\, bright streaks across the summer sky! \nGrab a blanket\, find a dark spot\, and enjoy nature’s celestial spark show! 🔭💫
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/maximum-montlhy-lunar-standstill/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T053722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T053722Z
UID:4679-1755622800-1755622800@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Mercury at greatest elongation west
DESCRIPTION:☀️🪐 MERCURY AT GREATEST ELONGATION WEST\n🗓 19 August 2025 | 17:55 IST\n📍 Best view: 21 August at sunrise \nThe innermost planet shines brightly at mag –0.2\,\nreaching its maximum separation from the Sun\nin this August–September morning apparition. \n🌄 From New Delhi\, this is a challenging but rewarding sight —\nrising just 17° above the eastern horizon at dawn. \n🔭 Tips to observe:\n– Look low in the east just before sunrise\n– Use binoculars in twilight (with caution)\n– Clear\, haze-free horizons help! \nCatch the elusive planet before sunrise —\na fleeting gem in the morning sky!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/mercury-at-greatest-elongation-west/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T023600
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T173500
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T054235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T054235Z
UID:4683-1755657360-1755711300@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Moon and Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:In the early hours\, the Moon and Jupiter come together in a striking conjunction\, sharing the same right ascension with the Moon passing 4°46′ north of Jupiter. From New Delhi\, they rise around 2:36 AM and climb to 36° above the eastern horizon before fading into dawn by 5:35 AM. With the Moon shining at magnitude –10.5 and Jupiter glowing at –2.0\, this celestial pairing promises a brilliant view in the pre-dawn sky.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/conjunction-of-moon-and-jupiter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T162200
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T162200
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T054030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T054030Z
UID:4681-1755706920-1755706920@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Moon and Venus
DESCRIPTION:Separation: The Moon and Venus will share the same right ascension\, with the Moon passing 4°52′ to the north of Venus.\nVisibility from New Delhi: The pair will be visible in the dawn sky\, rising at 03:15 (IST) – 2 hours and 35 minutes before the Sun – and reaching an altitude of 28° above the eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:35. \nThe Moon will be at mag -10.1\, and Venus at mag -4.0.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/conjunction-of-moon-and-venus/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250821T210900
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250822T210900
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T062907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T062907Z
UID:4685-1755810540-1755896940@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Conjunction of Moon and Mercury
DESCRIPTION:Separation: The Moon and Mercury will share the same right ascension\, with the Moon passing 3°42′ to the north of Mercury.\nVisiblibity from New Delhi: The pair will be visible in the dawn sky\, rising at 04:29 (IST) – 1 hour and 21 minutes before the Sun – and reaching an altitude of 13° above the eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:35. \nThe Moon will be at mag -8.8\, and Mercury at mag -0.5
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/conjunction-of-moon-and-mercury/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T113600
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T113600
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T063248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T063248Z
UID:4687-1755948960-1755948960@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:🌑 NEW MOON\n🗓 23 August 2025 | 11:37 IST \nThe sky’s darkest night is here 🌌\nAs the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and Sun\,\nit becomes invisible\, lost in the Sun’s brilliance. \n🔄 This marks the start of a new lunar cycle —\nfrom darkness to crescent\, and onward to full. \n🌍 At new moon:\n— The Moon’s unlit side faces Earth\n— Sun\, Moon & Earth form a straight line\n— No moonlight = prime stargazing conditions \n🌙 The Moon travels 12° across the sky daily\,\nrising & setting nearly an hour later each night. \nA fresh celestial beginning —\nthe perfect time to reset your night sky watch!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/new-moon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250825T211200
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250825T211200
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T063622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T063622Z
UID:4689-1756156320-1756156320@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Asteroid 6 Hebe at opposition
DESCRIPTION:🪨✨ ASTEROID 6 HEBE AT OPPOSITION\n📍 Constellation: Aquarius\n🗓 Visible from New Delhi: 21:12 – 04:08 IST\n🔭 Best viewing time: 00:40 IST | 44° high in southern sky \nTonight\, Asteroid 6 Hebe shines at its brightest & closest\,\nperfectly positioned for stargazers across the globe! 🌌 \n🔹 Rises in the southeast at 21:12\n🔹 Reaches its highest point near midnight\n🔹 Sets in the southwest around 04:08 \n📍 A prominent main-belt asteroid\, Hebe offers a rare glimpse\ninto the early building blocks of our solar system. \nAim your telescope or binoculars skyward —\nHebe is stealing the spotlight tonight!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/asteroid-6-hebe-at-opposition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T221100
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T221100
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T063736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T063736Z
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SUMMARY:Conjunction of Moon and Mars
DESCRIPTION:🌙🔴 CONJUNCTION OF THE MOON & MARS\n🗓 26 August 2025 | 22:11 IST\n📍 Visible from New Delhi: 19:28 – 20:39 IST \n✨ A beautiful cosmic pairing in Virgo —\nThe 3-day-old Moon (mag –10.2) passes just 2°47′ south of Mars (mag 1.6) 🌌 \n📉 Low on the western horizon — only 14° high\n🕓 Short window to catch it: just under 2 hours after sunset\n🔭 Best seen with binoculars or the naked eye\n— too wide for a telescope view \n🌗 This close approach\, called an appulse\,\nis a lovely moment of alignment — the Moon and Mars in the evening twilight. \nLook west after sunset —\na brief but brilliant planetary pairing awaits!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/conjunction-of-moon-and-mars/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250827T131300
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250827T131300
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T064458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T064458Z
UID:4693-1756300380-1756300380@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Spica 1.1°N of Moon
DESCRIPTION:🌙✨ LUNAR OCCULTATION OF SPICA\n🗓 27 August 2025 | Starts at 18:09 IST \nTonight\, the Moon passes in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis)\,\ncreating a stunning lunar occultation —\nthough only visible from Antarctica ❄️🌌 \n🔭 From New Delhi\, the occultation won’t be visible\,\nbut a close conjunction between the Moon and Spica\ncan still be enjoyed just after sunset 🌠 \n💡 Why it matters:\nDue to the Moon’s proximity to Earth\,\nits position varies across the globe —\nso the event looks different from different locations. \n📍 Keep your eyes on Virgo after dusk —\neven without the occultation\, the celestial meetup is worth a look! \nA beautiful lunar alignment —\nreminding us how perspectives shift across Earth’s skies.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/spica-1-1n-of-moon/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T210500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T210500
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T064708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T064708Z
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SUMMARY:Moon at apogee
DESCRIPTION:🌕📏 THE MOON AT APOGEE\n🗓 29 August 2025 | 21:03 IST \nTonight\, the Moon reaches its farthest point from Earth —\na distance of 406\,700 km 🌌 \n🌀 Its orbit is elliptical\, not a perfect circle\,\ncausing monthly shifts in distance and apparent size. \n📏 Appears slightly smaller in the sky\n📐 Angular size: down to 29.4 arcminutes \n✨ The difference might be subtle to the naked eye\,\nbut it’s a reminder of the Moon’s graceful celestial dance. \nFrom supermoons to micromoons —\nthe Moon’s orbit shapes our view in quiet ways.
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/moon-at-apogee-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250831T030000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250901T053000
DTSTAMP:20260501T024455
CREATED:20250822T071300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T071300Z
UID:4700-1756609200-1756704600@astroportglobal.com
SUMMARY:Aurigid meteor shower 2025
DESCRIPTION:🌠 Aurigid Meteor Shower 2025\n📅 Peak Night: 31 Aug – 1 Sep\n🕛 Best Time: 03:00 – 05:30 AM IST\n📍 Visible from: New Delhi (and across India) \n✨ Watch the sky light up as Auriga’s fiery trails streak across the eastern horizon!\nThe Aurigid Meteor Shower will reach its peak in the early morning hours of 1st September\, offering a brief but brilliant celestial show. \n🔭 Look east after 11:54 PM and catch the magic building toward dawn\, when Earth turns directly into the meteor stream.\nExpect short\, sharp bursts near the radiant and long graceful streaks gliding across the sky! \n🪐 Pro-tip: Head to a dark spot\, bring a blanket\, and let your eyes adjust to the night — no telescope needed. \n🌌 Let the cosmos surprise you!
URL:https://astroportglobal.com/event/aurigid-meteor-shower-2025/
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