As soon as Halloween is over, we will start the month november and with him astronomical events. From the solar eclipse in October we move to moon eclipsevery well marked by two star showers: Taurids and Leonids.
As is often the case with eclipses, it won’t be visible from around the planet. Only a few people will have the privilege of watching this. Although we will always have the opportunity to see the photos. In fact, during last month’s solar eclipse, we were even able to see some pictures taken from space.
But in any case, in November we will have many other great moments to look at the sky, no matter where we are. After all, as long as there is no light pollution, it will be nice to look at. Astronomical events are not needed.
Star shower at the beginning of the month
During night from 4 to 5 November we will have the first meteor shower of November. Well, at least its high point. This is about Taurids, a rather peculiar phenomenon. And the fact is that although most meteor showers come from fragments left by a comet or asteroid, they are composed of two bursts with different origins.
On the one hand, some come from an asteroid 2004 GT10 and on the other hand, some come from the debris of a comet 2P Enke. For this reason, it is one of the longest astronomical events, as it can be seen from September 7 to December 10. And yet it’s a fine rain they’ll only see 5 to 10 meteors per hour at maximum peakmentioned the day before.
Beaver Moon, a tradition lacking in astronomical events
In November, the premiere of “Full Moon” will take place. day 8. As always, he has a name from native american traditions. This time it is the Beaver Moon, since it was at this time that they had to set traps for these animals until the water of swamps and rivers froze.
A lunar eclipse that only a few will see
On the same night of the full moon, we will also have total lunar eclipse. That is, our satellite will be completely hidden in the shadow of the Earth, first darkening, and then reddening.
It will be a beautiful sight that only a lucky few from eastern Russia, Japan, Australia, the Pacific, and parts of western and central North America will be able to see.
Uranus in opposition
November 9immediately after the new full moon, we will see that Uranus will approach the Earth as close as possible, and its face will be completely illuminated by the Sun. best time to see it. Of course, we must not forget that it is very far away, so it will only be visible in telescopes as a blue dot.
Leonids, Queens of the November Astronomical Events
Unlike the Taurids, the Leonids are an average meteor shower. This means that we can see 15 meteors per hour at peakwhich will take place at night from 17 to 18 November. In their case, the dusty debris comes from the comet. Tempel – Tuttle and they will be visible especially after midnight.
Source: Hiper Textual
