16 Aug 2026 (Yesterday): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus

23 Aug 2026 (19 hours away): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii

23 Aug 2026 (20 hours away): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii

23 Aug 2026 (21 hours away): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii

28 Aug 2026 (5 days away): Partial lunar eclipse

28 Aug 2026 (5 days away): Full Moon

28 Aug 2026 (5 days away): Asteroid 9 Metis at opposition

27 Aug 2026 (4 days away): Mercury at superior solar conjunction

25 Aug 2026 (2 days away): The Moon at aphelion

23 Aug 2026 (22 hours away): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii

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