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6 Celestial Phenomena in January 2024: Don’t Miss These Spectacular Sky Events

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 1, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Jakarta –

The sky in January 2024 will be decorated with various phenomena that are a shame to miss. What are these phenomena? Check out the following review.

These celestial phenomena consist of the full moon, the appearance of planets, and the Quadrantids meteor shower which will start 2024. Some of these phenomena cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Therefore, tools such as a telescope or binoculars are needed. Below detikJateng summarizes 6 celestial phenomena in January 2024, quoted from the official website of the Royal Museum Greenwich and seasky.org.

January 2024 Sky Phenomena

January 3-4: Quadrantids Meteor Shower

The Quadrantids is a meteor shower that is considered above average, with the possibility of reaching up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. This event occurs every year between January 1-5, with a peak on the evening of the 3rd and the morning of the 4th.

The best location to see it is from a dark place after midnight. These meteors will appear to shine from the constellation Bootes, but can appear in various locations in the sky.

January 11: New Moon

The Moon will be on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This situation occurred at 11:59 UTC.

The New Moon is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no Moonlight to interfere.

January 12: Mercury Elongation

The planet Mercury will be at its greatest western elongation of 23.5 degrees from the Sun. The best time to see Mercury is when the planet is at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. Mercury can be found just before sunrise in the eastern sky.

January 18: Jupiter and the Moon

The largest planet in the solar system will dominate the night sky on that date and appear right next to the moon. In fact, with binoculars you can also observe the four large moons of Jupiter that are around it.

January 25: Full Moon

The Moon will be on the opposite side of the Earth to the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated at 17:55 UTC. This Full Moon was known by early American Indian tribes as the Wolf Moon because it was the time when packs of hungry wolves howled outside their camps. This month is also known as the Old Moon and Moon After Yule.

January 30: Appearance of Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan

Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan reached its closest point to the Sun on Christmas Eve, and will reach its closest point to Earth on January 30, at a distance of about 75 million kilometers.

At this time, this comet will be visible in the constellation Leo. However, this comet cannot be seen with the naked eye and requires very dark skies to see it.

That’s the information about 6 celestial phenomena that will occur in January 2023. Save the date, detikers!

This article was written by Muthia Alya Rahmawati, a participant in the Merdeka Campus Certified Internship Program at detikcom.

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2024-01-01 06:15:02
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2023: Schedule, Peak Time, and Best Places to Watch in Indonesia

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com December 14, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

CNN Indonesia

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 08:56 IWST

Illustration. The Geminid meteor shower which will decorate the night sky will reach its peak this week and can be seen in the Indonesian sky. (Photo: AFP PHOTO / Ye Aung Thu)

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Meteor Rain Geminid which will decorate the night sky will reach its peak this week and can be seen at heaven Indonesia. Check out the best schedule to see it.

The Geminids are the only colorful meteor shower that Earth’s inhabitants can witness this year. This meteor shower will shoot out with an intensity of 120 ‘shooting stars’ per hour during the peak of the Geminid meteor shower tonight (13/12) until tomorrow (14/12) morning.

During the peak of the Geminid meteor shower, the Moon will not be visible in the night sky. According to experts this makes it the most prolific “shooting star” in 2023 in the Northern Hemisphere.

This meteor shower is active from November 19 to December 24 every year. This annual phenomenon is less well known than the Perseid meteor shower which occurs in August, possibly because it occurs in much cooler weather.

Although less well known, the Geminid meteor shower is one of the best shooting star displays of the year.

According to the American Meteor Society, the absolute peak of the Geminids is expected to occur at 20:00 EST on December 13 or 08.00 WIB the following day. This is the best time to watch this phenomenon from North America.

For starters, the new moon on December 13 will make the sky very dark on the peak night of the Geminids. In addition, the radiant point of the meteor shower will be high above the horizon after dark. That means the best time to see the Geminids is at their peak.

In Indonesia, according to the Jakarta Planetarium in its official account on Instagram, the peak of the Geminid meteor shower in Indonesia will only occur for two days, namely 14-15 December 2023.

“The Geminid Meteor Shower will be active from 4 to 17 December 2023. The peak will occur on 14-15 December 2023. Friends can observe this phenomenon from 20.05 WIB until sunrise,” reads a statement from the Jakarta Planetarium account.

The Geminid meteor shower is very bright and fast, and tends to be yellow, according to NASA. But these meteors can also be white or green, making this the only display of multicolored shooting stars this year.

Apart from that, the Geminid meteor shower is also the only large meteor shower that is not caused by a comet, but by an asteroid. Comets are made of ice dust particles, while asteroids are made of rock.

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Shooting stars are generally caused by meteoroids left in the Earth’s orbital path. When a meteoroid enters the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed and burns up, it is called a meteor.

The Geminids are the result of an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon, which orbits the sun every 1.4 years.

Phaethon measures about 5.1 kilometers in diameter and this asteroid is likely a fragment of a comet. According to NASA, this asteroid is now forming a comet-like tail as it approaches the sun, leaving behind meteoroids in the inner solar system. The shooting star shot at a speed of 34 kilometers per second.

Furthermore, meteor showers are best seen with the naked eye. However, you can also use binoculars or invest in a good small telescope to get a closer view.

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2023-12-14 01:56:02
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Upcoming Meteor Rain from Comet 46P/Wirtanen: What to Expect and Where to Watch

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com December 11, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Earth may experience rain meteor it wasn’t until this December when our planet entered the debris flow left by a near-Earth comet around the Sun. These meteors will appear to be streaming from the direction of the star Lambda-Sculptoris, hence the potential name meteor Rain these are “Lambda-Sculptorids”.

The potential progenitor of the new meteor shower is Comet 46P/Wirtanen, which was discovered in 1948 and orbits the sun every 5.4 years. That’s much faster than other comets, such as Halley’s Comet.

A team of scientists led by Observatoire de Paris astronomer Jeremie Vaubaillon wants to answer the question of why Earth has never experienced a meteor shower caused by debris from Comet 46P/Wirtanen before. What they discovered was that such an event would occur on Tuesday (12/12/2023).

“The results show a possible expected meeting on December 12, 2023, between 08.00 and 12.30 UT. “The level of rain activity is highly uncertain due to the absence of previous rain reports,” they wrote in a paper discussing their results that was published in the open source arXiv repository and will be published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, reported SpaceMonday (11/12/2023).

“Overall, the most optimal observations on the forecast day will be achieved from Eastern Australia, New Zealand and Oceania.”

Some meteor showers occur when the Earth passes through clouds of debris left by comets as they move closer to the Sun. When radiation from our star heats it, the material inside the comet turns into gas through a process called sublimation.

As this gas erupts from the icy outer shell and out of the comet, it blows free debris that forms the numerous tails and distinctive auras, or “comas,” of these icy cosmic bodies.

This debris can also settle in the stream around the sun that the Earth then passes through at about the same time each year during our 365.3 day journey around our star.

When that happens, fragments of debris enter the Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 162,000 miles per hour (260,731 kph) or about 100 times faster than the top speed of a Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet.

As they do, these fragments burn high above the Earth, creating patches of light and the larger pebble-sized fragments explode as bright balls of fire. This speed depends on a number of variables, including the angle at which the fragment enters the Earth’s atmosphere.

2023-12-11 10:29:38
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Those who have their tea and coffee should go out to the balconies! Countdown for the visual feast: Dozens of them will pass right by us

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com December 11, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Breaths were held for the Geminid meteor shower, which was described as one of the most impressive celestial events of the year by NASA and many institutions. Those objects moving towards the Earth literally create a visual feast. So, what is the Geminid meteor shower and what will it start with? Here is the answer to the curious question…

Breaths were held for the Geminid meteor shower, which began to appear in the sky in December. Research continues for the Geminid meteor shower, for which the sky is preparing for a visual feast. While searching for an answer to the question of when the meteor shower will occur, many people who turn their heads to the sky will enjoy those moments. So, what is the Geminid meteor shower and what will it start with? Here is the answer to the curious question…

WHEN WILL THE GEMINID METEOR SHOW OCCUR?

The Geminid meteor shower, which started on December 4, 2023, will continue until December 20, 2023. While it is stated that the celestial event will reach its peak between December 14 and 15, approximately 150 stars will slide across the sky every hour and present a visual feast.

HOW WILL THE GEMINID METEOR SHOW FORM?

Geminid meteor shower, which occurs when asteroids hit the atmosphere at speeds of up to 43 miles per second, that is, approximately 70 kilometers per second, is the name given to the event where meteors hitting the atmosphere evaporate and draw light lines in the night sky.

The Geminids come from fragments of an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon. While scientists are still debating whether Phaethon is an asteroid or not, its asteroid-like structure and the fact that it does not move like an asteroid are causing great controversy.

Besides the fact that its orbit is elliptical like a comet, some scientists argue that it is a completely new class of celestial body. Debate continues whether Phaethon is a rock comet or not.

HOW TO WATCH THE GEMINID METEOR SHOW?

People who want to watch the Geminid meteor shower will be able to watch the meteor shower on the horizon in the Northeast direction on December 14, 2023, at 19.15 Turkey time. The meteor shower takes its name from the constellation Gemini, or Gemini. With the meteor shower, you can find the constellation and follow the sky at intervals on a line starting from the Northeast direction and extending to the west throughout the night. You can enjoy the visual feast in the darkest part of the sky by going to areas with low light pollution.

2023-12-11 15:08:58
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December 11, 2023 0 comments

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December 2023 Celestial Phenomena in Yogyakarta: Meteor Showers and Full Moon

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com December 7, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Yogyakarta – December 2023 will be decorated with various celestial phenomena. In the last month of 2023, a series of celestial phenomena will occur, from meteor showers to the full moon phase.

A number of celestial phenomena in December 2023 will occur on different dates. The National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) has shared various kinds of celestial phenomena that will occur in December 2023 by uploading the Instagram account @lapan_ri.

The following is a brief explanation regarding 11 celestial phenomena that will occur in December 2023, quoted from the Instagram account @lapan_ri and the Space Tourism Guide website.

Sky Phenomenon December 2023

1. Phoenicid Meteor Shower

The first celestial phenomenon is the Phoenicid meteor shower which will occur on December 2 2023. This meteor shower comes from the constellation Phoenix which is close to the star Alfa Eridani in the constellation Eridanus. The peak of the meteor shower is only a few per hour. Meteor showers which are classified as minor class III in Sabang have an intensity of 0-52 while in Rote Ndao they have an intensity of 0-74.

The Phoenicid Meteor Shower is more clearly visible if it is below the equator or southern hemisphere. For observers in Central America, South America, Southern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania, this is an opportunity to try to see celestial phenomena in December.

2. Puppid-Velid Meteor Shower

The Puppid-Velid Meteor Shower will occur on December 7, 2023. This meteor shower comes from the remaining dust from comet 96P/Machholz. This meteor shower will be visible below the equator or southern hemisphere. In Indonesia, the intensity of this meteor shower is around 6.3-8.33 meteors per hour.

3. Sigma-Hydrid Meteor Shower

The Sigma-Hydrid Meteor Shower will occur on December 10, 2023. Sigma-Hydrid will produce quite a large number of meteors. The intensity in Indonesia is around 3.8-4.6 meteors per hour. This celestial phenomenon begins to be active from early December to the middle of the month with a low level of activity.

4. Monocerotid Meteor Shower

The Monocerotid Meteor Shower will occur on December 10 2023. The intensity of this meteor shower in Indonesia reaches 2.8-3.0 meteors per hour. This celestial phenomenon will be visible in the part of Monoceros between Orion in the west, Gemini in the north, Canis Major in the south, and Hydra in the east. Monocerotids are thought to occur every year between December 5th and December 20th.

5. New Moon Phase

The New Moon phase in December coincides with the 13th. This phase is characterized by the entire side of the moon’s surface facing the earth not reflecting light. In this phase, the moon appears dark and is not visible from the earth because it does not receive direct light from the sun

6. Geminid Meteor Shower

The Geminid Meteor Shower will occur on December 15 2023. This celestial phenomenon in Indonesia will have an intensity of 108.5-134 meteors per hour. This meteor comes from the constellation Gemini and will occur from 13-15 December 2023.

7. Berenicidal Coma Meteor Shower

The Coma Berenicid Meteor Shower will occur on December 16 2023. In Indonesia, the intensity of this meteor shower ranges from 2.5-2.9 meteors per hour. This celestial phenomenon will reach its peak around midnight until 02.00 in the morning. Meteors that fall come from a radiant point in the constellation Leo.

8. Leonis Minorid Meteor Shower

The Leonis Minorid Meteor Shower will occur from December 5 2023 to February 4 2024 with a peak on December 20 2023. This celestial phenomenon is a class II minor meteor shower with an intensity of 3.8-4.6 meteors per hour. Observers can find the luminous point Leo Minor which will move high across the southern earth’s sky.

9. December Solstice

The solstice in December will occur on December 22 2023. The solstice occurs when the sun crosses the north and south equinox. These two lines are imaginary lines on the globe located at latitudes 23.55 degrees N and 23.44 degrees S. When the solstice occurs, the Southern Hemisphere will experience the shortest night of the year.

10. Ursid Meteor Shower

The Ursid Meteor Shower will occur on December 23, 2023. Ursid is a small meteor shower that occurs with an intensity of 0-3 meteors per hour. This celestial phenomenon originates from Ursa Minor, but will appear and be visible throughout the sky. To find Ursid, you can look towards the North Star, but the condition of the moon being in the gibbous phase has the potential to disturb observers of this meteor shower.

11. Full Moon Phase

The Full Moon in December 2023 will occur on December 27. The full moon phase occurs when the entire surface of the moon facing the earth reflects sunlight. In Indonesia, the peak of the full moon will occur at 07.33 WIT, 08.33 WITA and 09.33 WIT.

These are 11 celestial phenomena that occur in December, from meteor showers to full moons. Hope it’s useful, Dab!

This article was written by Anandio Januar, a participant in the Merdeka Campus Certified Internship Program at detikcom.

Watch the video “Perseid Meteor Shower Phenomenon in the Balkan Sky”

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2023-12-07 07:01:59
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December 7, 2023 0 comments

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The Peak of the Alpha Monocerotid Meteor Shower Decorates the Sky Tonight

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com November 21, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

CNN Indonesia

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 12:37 IWST

Illustration. The peak of the Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower will decorate the sky, this Tuesday evening (21/11). (Photo: AP/Emrah Gurel)

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Peak meteor shower Alfa Monocerotid will decorate the sky, this Tuesday night (21/11) until tomorrow morning before the sun rises.

The Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower is one of the meteor showers that will decorate the November sky.

This celestial phenomenon is active from 15 to 25 November. The Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower has a varying intensity of between 1-5 meteors per hour at the zenith on November 22.

Quoted from the BRIN Aeronautics and Space Research Organization (ORPA), the Alfa Monocerotid meteor shower is a meteor shower whose radiant point is located in the constellation Canis Minor near the star Alfa Monocerotis, constellation Monoceros.

Alfa Monocerotid can be seen from all regions of the country in the east from November 21 at around 22.00 local time (according to each time zone) until it fades in the west before the sun rises on November 22.

The intensity of this meteor shower varies in each region. The intensity in northern areas such as the city of Sabang and Selintang varies between 1-5 meteors per hour, while the intensity in southern areas such as Rote Ndao and Selintang varies between 0-4 meteors per hour.

This difference occurs because the height of the radiant point during transit is between 78-85 degrees above the southern horizon.

The Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower originates from the remaining dust from comet C/1917 F1 (Mellish) which orbits the Sun with a period of 143.5 years. The geocentric speed of this meteor reaches 234,000 kilometers per hour.

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Apart from Alfa Monoceros, November also has several other meteor showers, such as Andromedid which peaks on November 5; North Taurid whose peak occurs on November 12; and Leonid whose peak occurred on November 18.

The month of November will be closed by a display of the Orionid meteor shower which peaks on November 28. This meteor shower is active from November 14 to December 6, and has a maximum intensity of 3 meteors/hour at the zenith on November 29.

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