Astronomical Calendar 2024 PDF provides information about celestial events and the positions of celestial bodies such as the Sun, Moon, planets, and other celestial objects. Astronomical calendars are valuable tools for astronomers, stargazers, and anyone interested in observing the night sky. They can be found in various formats, including online resources, printed calendars, and astronomy apps.
The majority of these astronomical events are observable with the naked eye, although optimal viewing for some may require a good pair of binoculars.
Astronomical Calendar 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 3, 4 | Quadrantids Meteor Shower |
| January 11 | New Moon |
| January 12 | Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation |
| January 25 | Full Moon |
| February 9 | New Moon |
| February 24 | Full Moon |
| March 10 | New Moon |
| March 20 | March Equinox |
| March 24 | Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation |
| March 25 | Full Moon |
| April 8 | New Moon |
| April 8 | Total Solar Eclipse |
| April 22, 23 | Lyrids Meteor Shower |
| April 23 | Full Moon |
| May 6, 7 | Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower |
| May 8 | New Moon |
| May 9 | Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation |
| May 23 | Full Moon |
| June 6 | New Moon |
| June 20 | June Solstice |
| June 22 | Full Moon |
| July 5 | New Moon |
| July 21 | Full Moon |
| July 22 | Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation |
| July 28, 29 | Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower |
| August 4 | New Moon |
| August 12, 13 | Perseids Meteor Shower |
| August 19 | Full Moon, Blue Moon |
| September 3 | New Moon |
| September 5 | Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation |
| September 8 | Saturn at Opposition |
| September 18 | Full Moon, Supermoon |
| September 18 | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
| October 2 | New Moon |
| October 8 | Draconids Meteor Shower |
| October 16 | Full Moon |
| October 31 | New Moon |
| November 7, 8 | Taurids Meteor Shower |
| November 15 | Full Moon, Supermoon |
| November 30 | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
| December 1 | New Moon, Total Solar Eclipse |
| December 14 | Geminids Meteor Shower |
| December 15 | Full Moon, Supermoon |
| December 29 | Ursids Meteor Shower |
Astronomical Calendar 2024 - Key Elements and Events
Solstices and Equinoxes:
- Spring Equinox: Around March 20-21.
- Summer Solstice: Around June 21-22 (the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere).
- Fall Equinox: Around September 22-23.
- Winter Solstice: Around December 21-22 (the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere).
Phases of the Moon:
- New Moon, First Quarter Moon, Full Moon, and Last Quarter Moon.
- These phases repeat approximately every 29.5 days.
Eclipses:
- Solar Eclipse: When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.
- Lunar Eclipse: When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.
Planetary Positions:
- Information about the visibility and positions of planets in the night sky.
- Oppositions (when a planet is opposite the Sun in the sky) and conjunctions (when two celestial objects appear close together in the sky).
Meteor Showers:Predictions for major meteor showers throughout the year.
Constellation Events: Information about when certain constellations are most visible.
Special Celestial Events: Occurrences such as comets, bright asteroids, and other notable celestial phenomena.
Aphelion and Perihelion:The points in Earth's orbit where it is farthest (aphelion) and closest (perihelion) to the Sun.
Transits:Events like the transit of Mercury or Venus across the face of the Sun.
Galactic Events:Observations related to the Milky Way, such as its visibility and special events within it.