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Transit of Venus: This rare event occurs when Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun.
The last transit happened on June 6, 2012, and the next one will occur on December 10, 2117.

2.Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn: Also known as the "Christmas Star," this event occurs when
Jupiter and Saturn come closest in the sky. The most recent notable conjunction was on December 21,
2020.

3.Halley's Comet: This famous comet appears approximately once every 76 years. Its last visit was in
1986, and it's expected to return in 2061.

4.Total Solar Eclipse: These rare events happen when the Moon fully covers the Sun. The most recent
total solar eclipse visible from Earth occurred on December 14, 2020.

5.Astronomical Quincunx: This occurs when four planets are approximately 90 degrees apart from each
other in a square pattern. The next occurrence is projected for September 8, 2040.

6.Zodiacal Light: A faint glow of light along the plane of the ecliptic after sunset or before sunrise. It's
most visible in the spring or fall. No specific date, as it's visible during certain times of the year.

7.Opposition of Mars: This is when Mars and the Sun are on directly opposite sides of the Earth, making
Mars appear brighter in the night sky. The most recent opposition was on October 13, 2020.

8.Venus-Mars Conjunction: An event where Venus and Mars come close together in the sky. The last
conjunction occurred on July 13, 2021.

9.Penumbral Lunar Eclipse and Supermoon: A penumbral lunar eclipse coinciding with a Supermoon
took place on May 7-8, 2020. During a penumbral eclipse, the Moon passes through Earth's faint outer
shadow, resulting in a subtle darkening.

10.Taurid Meteor Shower Fireballs: The Taurid meteor shower is known for producing a higher number
of bright fireballs compared to other showers. These fireballs can occur between late October and early
November, with increased activity every few years.

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