GK

Astronomical Events in 2024 – Know the dates of Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse, Meteor Showers, and More

Photo of Team Edudwar Team Edudwar2023-08-28
0 4 6 minutes read
Astronomical Events 2024

The year 2024 is going to be extraordinary. It will witness some of the greatest astronomical events. From total solar eclipse to partial lunar eclipse, this year is going to be a treat for space lovers. Apart from the eclipses, this year is also going to feature many other important celestial events like moon phases, conjunctions of planets, etc. In today’s post, we are going to list down all the important Astronomical Events in 2024. You should note down the dates so that you don’t miss out on any of them.

Month Wise List of All Major Astronomical Events in 2024

Let’s take a look at the month-wise list of all major astronomical events that will take place in the year 2024.

Astronomical Events in January 2024

EventsDateDay
Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan will reach its peak brightness point in its journey in 20241st January 2024Monday
Moon Apogee – The moon will be at its furthest point from the Earth making it look smaller1st January 2024Monday
Earth Perihelion – The Earth will reach its closest point to the sun3rd January 2024Wednesday
Moon at the last quarter/ Quadrantid Meteor Shower4th January 2024Thursday
Mercury to reach a half phase in the dawn sky Comet 114P/Kushida will reach its peak brightness point7th January 2024Sunday
Lunar Occultation of Antares8th January 2024Monday
A conjunction of the Moon and Venus Mercury at the highest altitude in the morning sky9th January 2024Tuesday
A conjunction of the Moon and Mercury10th January 2024Wednesday
New Moon Day11th January 2024Thursday
Moon At Perigee – Distance between Earth and the moon will be just 362264 Kilometers13th January 2024Saturday
Moon and Saturn will come close14th January 2024Sunday
The moon will pass in front of Neptune16th January 2024Tuesday
A conjunction of Venus and Ceres17th January 2024Wednesday
Moon At First Quarter18th January 2024Thursday
Moon and Jupiter with come close to each other19th January 2024Friday
Close approach of the Moon and M4520th January 2024Saturday
Pluto in conjunction with the sun21st January 2024Sunday
Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri22nd January 2024Monday
Full Moon25th January 2024Thursday
A conjunction of Mercury and Mars27th January 2024Saturday
Moon at Apogee29th January 2024Monday
Moon At Descending Node31st January 2024Wednesday

Astronomical Events in February 2024

EventsDateDay
Moon at the last quarter3rd February 2024Saturday
A conjunction of the Moon and Venus8th February 2024Thursday
Close Approach of the Moon and Jupiter15th February 2024Thursday
Moon at First Quarter16th February 2024Friday
Moon will come closer to M45 (within 30’ of each other)17th February 2024Saturday
Full Moon24th February 2024Sunday

Major Astronomical Events in March 2024

EventsDateDay
The moon will reach the last quarter phase3rd March 2024Sunday
A conjunction of the moon and Jupiter14th March 2024Thursday
y-Normid Meteor Shower 202414th March 2024Thursday
Moon and M45 will pass within 21’ of each other15th March 2024Friday
Moon in the first quarter17th March 2024Sunday
March Equinox20th March 2024Wednesday
Mercury at Dichotomy23rd March 2024Saturday
Mercury at the highest altitude in the evening sky24th March 2024Sunday
Mercury at the greatest elongation east24th March 2024Sunday
Full Moon and Penumbral Lunar Eclipse25th March 2024Monday

Astronomical Events in April 2024

EventsDateDay
The moon will reach the last quarter phase2nd April 2024Tuesday
A conjunction of the Moon and Mars6th April 2024Saturday
Total Solar Eclipse8th April 2024Monday
A conjunction of Saturn and Mars11th April 2024Thursday
A conjunction of the moon and Jupiter11th April 2024Thursday
The moon will reach the first quarter16th April 2024Tuesday
Lyrid Meteor Shower 202422nd April 2024Monday
Pie-Puppid Meteor Shower 202423rd April 2024Tuesday
Full Moon24th April 2024Wednesday

Major Astronomical Events in May 2024

EventsDateDay
The moon will reach the last quarter phase1st May 2024Wednesday
A conjunction of the Moon and Saturn4th May 2024Saturday
A conjunction of the Moon and Mars5th May 2024Sunday
n-Aquariid meteor Shower 20245th May 2024Sunday
Mercury at greatest elongation west10th May 2024Friday
Mercury at the highest altitude in the morning sky13th May 2024Tuesday
Moon in the first quarter15th May 2024Wednesday
Mercury at Dichotomy15th May 2024Wednesday
Full Moon23rd May 2024Thursday
Moon at the Last quarter phase30th May 2024Thursday
A conjunction of the Moon and Saturn31st May 2024Friday

Astronomical Events in June 2024

EventsDateDay
A conjunction of the Moon and Mars3rd June 2024Monday
Daytime Arietids Meteor Shower 202410th June 2024Monday
Moon at the First Quarter14th June 2024Friday
June Solstice21st June 2024Friday
Full Moon22nd June 2024Sunday
June Bootid Meteor Shower 202427th June 2024Thursday
A conjunction of the Moon and Saturn27th June 2024Thursday
Moon at the Last Quarter29th June 2024Saturday
Saturn Enters Retrograde Motion30th June 2024Sunday

Astronomical Events in July 2024

EventsDateDay
A conjunction of the Mars and Moon1st July 2024Monday
Moon and M45 will come closer2nd July 2024Tuesday
A conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter3rd July 2024Wednesday
The Earth at Aphelion5th July 2024Friday
Moon in the first quarter14th July 2024Sunday
Mercury at the Highest Altitude in the Evening Sky15th July 2024Monday
Mercury at Dichotomy19th July 2024Friday
Full Moon21st July 2024Sunday
Mercury at greatest elongation east22nd July 2024Monday
A conjunction of the Moon and Saturn25th July 2024Thursday
Piscis Austrinid Meteor Shower 202428th July 2024Sunday
Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 202430th July 2024Tuesday
α-Capricornid meteor shower 202430th July 2024Tuesday
A conjunction of the Moon and Mars30th July 2024Tuesday
A conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter31st July 2024Wednesday

Major Astronomical Events in August 2024

EventsDateDay
Perseid Meteor Shower 202412th August 2024Monday
Moon At the First Quarter12th August 2024Monday
A conjunction of Jupiter and Mars14th August 2024Wednesday
κ-Cygnid meteor shower 202417th August 2024Saturday
Full Moon19th August 2024Monday
A conjunction of the Moon and Saturn21st August 2024Wednesday
Moon at the last quarter26th August 2024Monday
Moon and M45 will come closer26th August 2024Monday
A conjunction of the Moon and Mars28th August 2024Wednesday
Aurigid Meteor Shower 202431st August 2024Sunday

Astronomical Events in September 2024

EventsDateDay
Mercury at the highest altitude in the morning sky5th September 2024Thursday
Mercury at greatest elongation west5th September 2024Thursday
Mercury at Dichotomy6th September 2024Friday
Saturn at opposition8th September 2024Saturday
September ε-Perseid meteor shower 20249th September 2024Monday
Moon in the first quarter11th September 2024Wednesday
A conjunction of the moon and Saturn17th September 2024Tuesday
Full Moon18th September 2024Wednesday
Partial Lunar Eclipse18th September 2024Wednesday
September Equinox22nd September 2024Sunday
Moon and M45 will come closer22nd September 2024Sunday
A conjunction of the moon and Jupiter24th September 2024Tuesday
Moon at Last Quarter25th September 2024Wednesday
A conjunction of the Moon and Mars25th September 2024Thursday
Daytime Sextantids Meteor Shower 202427th September 2024Friday
Comet C/ 2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan – ATLAS) passes perihelion27th September 2024Friday

October 2024

EventsDateDay
Annular Solar Eclipse3rd October 2024Thursday
October Camelopardalid Meteor Shower 20245th October 2024Saturday
Moon and Venus will come closer5th October 2024Saturday
A conjunction of the Moon and Venus6th October 2024Sunday
Draconid Meteor Shower 20248th October 2024Tuesday
Jupiter Enters Retrograde Motion9th October 2024Wednesday
Southern Taurid Meteor Shower 202410th October 2024Thursday
Moon in the first quarter11th October 2024Friday
δ-Aurigid meteor shower 202411th October 2024Friday
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) passes perigee12th October 2024Saturday
A conjunction of the Moon and Saturn14th October 2024Monday
Full Moon17th October 2024Thursday
ε-Geminid meteor shower 202418th October 2024Friday
Moon will come closer to M4520th October 2024Sunday
Orionid Meteor Shower 202421st October 2024Monday
A conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter21st October 2024Monday
A conjunction of the Moon and Mars24th October 2024Thursday
Leonis Minorids Meteor Shower 202424th October 2024Thursday
Moon at the last quarter24th October 2024Thursday

November 2024

EventsDateDay
A conjunction of the Moon and Venus5th November 2024Tuesday
Moon in the first quarter9th November 2024Saturday
A conjunction of the Moon and Saturn11th November 2024Monday
Northern Taurid Meteor Shower 202412th November 2024Tuesday
Saturn Ends Retrograde Motion15th November 2024Friday
Full Moon16th November 2024Saturday
Mercury at greatest elongation east16th November 2024Saturday
Leonid Meteor Shower 202417th November 2024Sunday
A conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter17th November 2024Sunday
The Pleiades Cluster is well placed17th November 2024Sunday
Mercury at the highest altitude in the evening sky19th November 2024Tuesday
A conjunction of the Moon and Mars21st November 2024Thursday
Mercury at dichotomy21st November 2024Thursday
α-Monocerotid meteor shower 202421st November 2024Thursday
Moon at Last Quarter23rd November 2024Saturday
The Hyades Cluster is well placed27th November 2024Wednesday
November Orionid Meteor Shower 202428th November 2024Thursday

December 2024

EventsDateDay
Pheonicids Meteor Shower 20242nd December 2024Monday
A conjunction of the Moon and Venus5th December 2024Thursday
December φ-Cassiopeid meteor shower 20245th December 2024Thursday
Jupiter at Perigee6th December 2024Friday
Puppid-Velid Meteor Shower 20246th December 2024Friday
Mars enters retrograde motion7th December 2024Saturday
Jupiter will go to the opposite side of the sun8th December 2024Sunday
A conjunction of the Moon and Saturn8th December 2024Sunday
Moon at First Quarter8th December 2024Sunday
Monocerotid Meteor Shower 20248th December 2024Sunday
σ-Hydrid meteor shower 202411th December 2024Wednesday
Geminid meteor shower 202414th December 2024Saturday
Full Moon15th December 2024Sunday
Comae Berenicid meteor shower 202415th December 2024Sunday
A conjunction of the Moon and Mars18th December 2024Wednesday
December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 202419th December 2024Thursday
Mercury at Dichotomy20th December 2024Friday
December Solstice21st December 2024Saturday
Ursid Meteor Shower 202422nd December 2024Sunday
Mercury at the highest altitude in Morning Sky23rd December 2024Monday
Mercury at the greatest elongation west25th December 2024Wednesday

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there any total solar eclipse in 2024?

Yes, there is a total solar eclipse on 8th April 2024.

How many total solar eclipses are there in 2024?

One

When is the penumbral lunar eclipse in 2024?

A penumbral lunar eclipse is on 25th March 2024. It will be visible from America, Australia, Western Africa, Europe, and Eastern Asia.  

Where will the total solar eclipse be visible in 2024?

The solar eclipse will be visible from North America, Mexico, and Canada.

Can I observe a solar eclipse without eye protection?

No, you should not look at the solar eclipse directly with the naked eye. Instead, you must use certified eclipse glasses, solar filters, etc.

Tags
Photo of Team Edudwar Team Edudwar2023-08-28
0 4 6 minutes read
Photo of Team Edudwar

Team Edudwar

Editorial Team Edudwar.com

Related Articles

Daily Current Affairs

Current Affairs of 22 December 2021

2021-12-23
Miss USA List

Miss USA List (1952-2023)

2023-04-26
ssc gk questions

GK Questions and Answers for SSC Exam

2023-01-24
Indian Coast Guard Day

Indian Coast Guard Day 2024: Theme, History, Duties

2024-02-01

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button