Astronomical Calendar 2024 in India

Astronomical calendars may be used for a wide range of purposes, including tracking the movements and orbits of celestial objects, predicting astronomical events such as eclipses and meteor showers, and marking the dates of important scientific conferences and meetings.

The astronomy calendar of celestial events contains dates for notable celestial events including moon phases, meteor showers, eclipses, oppositions, conjunctions, and other interesting events in India.

Most of the astronomical events on this calendar can be seen with unaided eye, although some may require telescope as well. 

Celestial calendar is a type of calendar that is based on astronomical events or phenomena, such as the phases of the moon, the solstices and equinoxes, or the movement of celestial objects through the sky. Many cultures throughout history have used celestial calendars to track time and to mark important events and festivals.

Check out the dates for astronomical events like equinoxes, solstices, meteor showers, eclipses, supermoons, and more.

January 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
1 JanConjunction of Venus and Pluto
2 JanClose approach of the Moon and Uranus
4 JanConjunction of the Moon and Mars
12 JanC/2022 E3 (ZTF) at perihelion
15 JanMoon at Last Quarter
20 JanConjunction of the Moon and Mercury
22 JanNew Moon
23 JanConjunction of Moon, Venus and Saturn
28 JanMoon at First Quarter
30 JanMercury at greatest elongation west
31 JanConjunction of the Moon and Mars


February 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
1 FebC/2022 E3 (ZTF) reaches its brightest
4 FebThe Moon at apogee
5 FebFull Moon
8 FebCentaurid meteor shower 2023
11 FebConjunction of Mercury and Pluto
15 FebConjunction of Venus and Neptune
20 FebNew Moon
22 FebClose approach of the Moon and Venus
27 FebMoon at First Quarter
28 FebClose approach of the Moon and Mars
29 FebLunar occultation of Mars


March 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
2 MarClose approach of Venus and Jupiter
3 MarThe Moon at apogee
7 MarFull Moon
15 MarMoon at Last Quarter
19 MarConjunction of the Moon and Saturn
21 MarNew Moon
24 MarClose approach of the Moon and Venus
28 MarClose approach of the Moon and Mars
29 MarMoon at First Quarter
31 MarClose approach of Venus and Uranus


April 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
6 AprFull Moon
11 AprMercury at highest altitude in evening sky
13 AprMoon at Last Quarter
20 AprNew Moon
23 AprLyrid meteor shower 2023
24 AprPuppid meteor shower 2023
26 AprClose approach of the Moon and Mars
28 AprMoon at First Quarter

 

May 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
5 MayFull Moon
8 MayC/2020 V2 (ZTF) at perihelion
9 MayLyrid meteor shower 2023
9 MayC/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) at perihelion
12 MayMoon at Last Quarter
17 MayClose approach of the Moon and Jupiter
17 MayVenus at highest altitude in evening sky
19 MayNew Moon
24 MayConjunction of the Moon and Mars
27 MayMoon at First Quarter
29 MayMercury at greatest elongation west

 

June 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
3 JuneMercury at highest altitude in morning sky
4 JuneFull Moon
10 JuneConjunction of the Moon and Saturn
11 JuneMoon at Last Quarter
18 JuneNew Moon
22 JuneConjunction of the Moon and Venus
26 JuneMoon at First Quarter
27 JuneJune Bootid meteor shower 2023
July 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
3 JulyFull Moon
7 JulyClose approach of the Moon and Saturn
18 JulyNew Moon
19 JulyConjunction of the Moon and Mercury
21 JulyConjunction of the Moon and Mars
26 JulyMoon at First Quarter
29 JulyPiscis Austrinid meteor shower 2023
30 JulyCapricornid meteor shower 2023

 

August 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
1 AugMercury at highest altitude in evening sky
2 AugFull Moon
3 AugClose approach of the Moon and Saturn
8 AugClose approach of the Moon and Jupiter
8 AugMoon at Last Quarter
13 AugPerseid meteor shower 2023
16 AugNew Moon
18 AugCygnid meteor shower 2023
24 AugMoon at First Quarter
25 AugLunar occultation of Antares
31 AugBlue Moon

 

September 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
1 SepLunar occultation of Neptune
7 SepMoon at Last Quarter
9 SepSeptember ?-Perseid meteor shower 2023
13 SepConjunction of the Moon and Mercury
15 SepNew Moon
18 SepVenus at greatest brightness
22 SepMercury at highest altitude in morning sky
27 SepClose approach of the Moon and Saturn
28 SepDaytime Sextantid meteor shower 2023
29 SepFull Moon

 

October 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
2 OctClose approach of the Moon and Jupiter
6 OctOctober Camelopardalid meteor shower 2023
9 OctDraconid meteor shower 2023
14 OctNew Moon / Annular solar eclipse
18 OctGeminid meteor shower 2023
22 OctOrionid meteor shower 2023
22 OctVenus at highest altitude in morning sky
25 OctLeonis Minorid meteor shower 2023
29 OctFull Moon / Partial lunar eclipse

 

November 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
5 NovMoon at Last Quarter
9 NovClose approach of the Moon and Venus
12 NovClose approach of the Moon and Venus
13 NovNew Moon
13 NovUranus at opposition
18 NovLeonid meteor shower 2023
20 NovMoon at First Quarter
27 NovFull Moon
28 NovNovember Orionid meteor shower 2023

 

December 2023 Astronomical Calendar
 Dates Events
2 DecPheonicid meteor shower 2023
4 DecMercury at greatest elongation east
5 DecMoon at Last Quarter
6 DecDecember Cassiopeid meteor shower 2023
13 DecNew Moon
14 DecGeminid meteor shower 2023
18 DecClose approach of the Moon and Saturn
20 DecMoon at First Quarter
22 DecDecember solstice
23 DecUrsid meteor shower 2023
27 DecFull Moon
31 Dec62P/Tsuchinshan reaches its brightest


Types of Celestial Calendars

There are many different types of celestial calendars, and the specific events or phenomena that are used to mark the passage of time can vary widely depending on the culture and location. Some common types of celestial calendars include:

Lunar calendars:
These calendars are based on the phases of the moon, and typically consist of 29 or 30 days. Lunar calendars are used in many cultures around the world, including the Islamic calendar, the Jewish calendar, and the Chinese calendar.

Solar calendars: These calendars are based on the movement of the sun through the sky, and typically consist of 365 or 366 days. Solar calendars are used in many cultures, including the Gregorian calendar (used in most Western countries) and the Hindu calendar.

Stellar calendars: These calendars are based on the movement of celestial objects through the sky, such as the stars or constellations. Stellar calendars may be used to mark important events or to track the seasons.

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