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Astronomical Phenomenon In The Next Week, There Is A Lyrid Meteor Shower

JAKARTA – The National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) released the astronomical calendar starting April 16-22, 2021. Throughout this week, there will be various celestial events that occur.

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Anything? Citing the official upload on Instagram @lapan_ri, here is the astronomical calendar for the next week.

1. Occultation of Mars by the Moon

The occultation of Mars by the Moon is an astronomical phenomenon when MArs passes behind the Moon, so it appears to be covered by the Moon.

This can happen because the distance from Mars to Earth is farther than the distance from the Moon to Earth.

Globally, Ulan’s Mars Occultation took place on April 17 from 16.25 WIB to 21.35 WIB.

2. The Superior Conjunction of Mercury

Mercury underwent superior conjunction on April 19 at 08.56 WIB. The superior conjunction is a configuration that applies specifically to Mercury and Venus, which is when Mercury turns its back on the Sun.

This superior conjunction marks the change in Mercury’s appearance from dawn to dusk.

3. The Moon-Pollux Conjunction

The peak of the Moon-Pollux conjunction occurs on April 20, 2021 at 01.18 WIB. However, this phenomenon has been witnessed since April 19, when dawn from the North-Northwest direction to before midnight from the West-Northwest direction.

4. Early Bandage Moon Phase

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