Astronomy, the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe, has fascinated humanity for centuries. It is a fantastic field that many people are curious about. Next month is more than just an average month for astronomy lovers. This August is ready to give us an exciting experience because seven fantastic astronomical events are coming up in August.
The new Moon in Leo occurs on August 4, 2024, at 11.13 GMT. Its traditional name is ‘the Sturgeon Moon,’ and many cultural and spiritual beliefs surround it. This is a perfect moment for a nature walk.
Venus and Mercury will be near the constellation Leo, with the closest approach happening on August 8 at 03:12 GMT. To correctly watch this scene, you should look towards the western horizon shortly after sunset.
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most important showers of the year. In perfect conditions, it produces around 100 meteors per hour at its peak. This year, it is active between July 17 and August 24, with the peak falling on the night of August 12 into August 13.
Mars and Jupiter will approach very closely, appearing almost as a single star in the constellation Taurus. At this moment, both planets are looking with shine. Both planets are usually visible without using a telescope or binoculars,
The full Moon on August 19 will also be a blue moon and a supermoon, making it appear larger and brighter. It will be a wonderful experience for space lovers.
The nearly full Moon will pass in front of Saturn, temporarily hiding the planet from view for observers in Latin America, Africa, and parts of Europe. This is actually a very rare occasion. In this scene, the Moon passes in front of Saturn from the perspective of an observer on Earth.
If you’re hoping for a big planet show, six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn—will form a diagonal line on August 28, 2024. This is like a parade of six planets.
So, don’t miss the fantastic opportunity to watch them in August. This will be an unforgettable memory for all astronomy lovers.
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