AKURAT.CO, From April 6 to 8, 2021, Indonesians can see the appearance of the planet Saturn. This phenomenon, known as the triple conjunction of the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn, occurs when Saturn is so close to the Moon and Jupiter.
Reporting from various sources, AKURAT.CO collected a number of interesting facts related to the planet Jupiter.
1. Much bigger than Earth
Saturn has a surface area of 4.27 billion square kilometers, or about 83.7 thousand times that of Earth. When compared to Earth, it would take at least nine Earths sprawled out in order to match Saturn’s diameter. This size has not been combined with the ring.
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2. Have a unique ring
Saturn’s rings are known to have a variety of unique materials with various sizes. In total, there are 7 main parts of the main ring. This ring every second rains the planet Saturn with 45 thousand kilograms of material which consists of various kinds and shapes. In addition, this ring can instantly disappear if it is right parallel to Earth.
3. Made of gas
Unlike on Earth, which has a solid ground surface, Saturn is only filled with gas. Therefore Saturn is uninhabitable because no solid material forms its surface. Meanwhile, the components in Saturn’s atmosphere are dominated by Hydrogen and Helium.
4. Only 10.7 hours a day
The planet Saturn is one of the planets that have calculations that are difficult to predict. However, from various existing studies, to make a rotation or complete a rotation on its axis, which in the earth cycle is called one day, Saturn only takes about 10.7 hours. Meanwhile, to orbit the sun or carry out a Revolution, which in the earth’s cycle is called one year, Saturn takes up to 29 years.
5. There are 53 satellites
Earth is known to have only one natural satellite, namely the Moon. While Saturn has 53 natural satellites that are in Saturn’s orbit. Apart from this number, there are still 9 other natural satellites that are still awaiting confirmation by researchers. If, this is formalized, then Saturn’s natural satellites will become 62 natural satellites.
This triple phenomenon of the conjunction of the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn can later be observed in the East-Southeast direction. Meanwhile, the best time to enjoy it is around 03.00 WIB until dawn or about 42 minutes before sunrise.[]
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