It is an invitation to create the habit of observing the sky every night and marveling at the astronomical events that beautify the celestial darkness. Get to know the constellations and their main stars, identify the planets Noticing the change in brightness of the lunar surface as the day progresses is a habit that can be done throughout the year, and February will be no different!
Astronomical events of the most carnival month of the year There will be beautiful celestial encounters between the Moon and Venus and the Moon and Jupiter on February 7 and 15, respectively.
This event is called a conjunction and occurs when two or more astronomical objects (two planets, a planet and the Moon, the Sun and a planet, and others) appear close together in the sky. In more technical terms, this means that celestial bodies have correct ascension and/or ecliptic longitudes that are equal to or close to the celestial coordinates that determine their positions.
It is important to note that conjunctions are clear phenomena caused by the observer’s perspective: the two objects involved are not actually close to each other in space, but are millions of kilometers apart.
This is exactly the night of February 7, when the waning Moon and Venus will approach each other in the sky towards Sagittarius, and on February 15, the Moon will wax and meet Jupiter this time. Aries constellation.
In addition, another beautiful conjunction in February will beautify the sky: Mars and Venus will be close to each other in Capricorn on the night of the 22nd. These events can be easily seen with the naked eye or with the help of binoculars and telescopes.
The use of applications such as Carta Celeste, Stellarium and SkyMap are excellent aids for observing and identifying objects in the sky!
Calendar of major astronomical events for February 2024
02/02: In the First Quarter of the Month
07/02: Moon and Venus conjunction
09/02: New month
02/15: Conjunction between Moon and Jupiter
02/16: In the First Quarter of the Month
02/22: Conjunction between Mars and Venus
02/24: full moon
Clear skies and good observations!
Always be informed about upcoming celestial events on TecMundo and get the opportunity to share the February calendar with your friends who enjoy astronomy!
Source: Tec Mundo
I’m Blaine Morgan, an experienced journalist and writer with over 8 years of experience in the tech industry. My expertise lies in writing about technology news and trends, covering everything from cutting-edge gadgets to emerging software developments. I’ve written for several leading publications including Gadget Onus where I am an author.
