If you’re an astronomy buff, you have good reasons to look up at the sky this week. Neither more nor less than three planetary conjunctions rest in the firmament, on the days of February 28 and March 2. Although on this second day there will be two who will resist the simultaneous coincidence in heaven.
It’s getting pretty chilly in the northern hemisphere this week. However, having warm enough clothes, it’s time observe the firmament. Also, there is no need to wait until it is too late.
On Tuesday, 28th of February, on the night of March 1, we will have the first of these planetary conjunctions. After in night from 2 to 3 March, we will have the second and third. It’s a good time for astrophotographers, but also for everyone who enjoys the visual gifts that astronomy offers us. We will see the rest of the astronomical events in March, but this is a good way to whet your appetite.
Moon and Mars dance together on February 28th.
On the last night of February Mars and Moon They will meet in heaven in a beautiful planetary conjunction. Our quarter crescent satellite will be located 1º 04′ north of Mars.
In Spain they will be seen around from midnight to 3 am and we don’t need any special tool. In fact, due to the distance at which they meet, we won’t be able to see the two objects in the frame. telescope field of view. But you can see them with the naked eye or with binoculars. And, of course, astrophotographers will be able to take the opportunity to take a beautiful picture of the sky.
Two opposite planetary conjunctions coincide in the sky
And at the end of February and at the beginning of March we will have several planetary conjunctions. In the case of the month that starts, it will be March 2, when we will have the opportunity to witness the conjunction Venus and Jupiter and from Mercury and Saturn.
The first, in fact, we have already been able to see these days. Not as close as on the second day, but we saw two planets very close in the sky. In this case, it will not be necessary to stay up all night, as it will be visible from about sunset until 21:30 Spanish Peninsular Time. In any case, in order to know exactly where and at what time we can see it in our area, we can use very simple applications and web pages such as Stellarium.
As for the second part of the duet of planetary conjunctions, on the same night that precedes March 3, Mercury will pass us. 55′ south of Saturn. The problem is that it cannot be seen from Spain, as the exact moment when the planets will come together on the horizon will be in broad daylight, so they will not be visible.
However, for sure interesting pictures are taken on the other side of the world. We can see this as barter. There are two great conjunctions on March 2, but they refuse to match in heaven. Those who only enjoy seeing and taking pictures can show their pictures to the rest of the world. This is a good way to do it.
Source: Hiper Textual
