Both bodies could be seen very close together from various points on the planet. A new approach of Venus is expected in the middle of the month.
An impressive astronomical scene happened this Friday night: the planet Venus shone upon a crescent moon. The planet was visible to the naked eye from various points in the world and more celestial events are expected for this year and month, after this observation and the Quadrantids.
Venus is often called the Evening Star or the Morning Star. for, when prominent, it appears to be the brightest “star” in the sky. For this year, more astronomical delights are expected and on January 18, Venus and Saturn are expected to be seen just over 2 degrees apart.
Venus and the Moon, together in the sky
Stargazers will also be able to see shooting stars twinkling in the sky, as the Quadrantid meteor shower continues. This rain, whose maximum peak is expected on Saturday, has been visible since December 26 and will continue until January 12.
venus and the moon
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Dr. Robert Massey, deputy director of the Royal Astronomical Society of the United Kingdom, said observers hoping to see the celestial fireworks after sunset will need to get “as far away from light pollution as possible.”
We have already witnessed the first meteor shower of the year: what are the Quadrantids
The first meteor shower of the year is usually an important event and is known as the Quadrantids, which occurs every year at the beginning of January. Its name comes from the extinct constellation Quadrans Muralis. During January, its maximum peak occurred this Friday the 3rd towards the early hours of Saturday the 4th.
The meteors in this shower are particularly bright and fast, with speeds of up to 41 km/h. Unlike other showers, such as the Perseids or the Geminids, the Quadrantids They have a very short peak of activity. It only lasts a few hours, which makes them difficult to observe if conditions are not optimal.
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