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Top Astronomical Phenomena to Observe in March 2024: New Moon, Full Moon, March Equinox, and More!

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 2, 2024

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

Jakarta –

Every month there are always astronomical phenomena that occur and are interesting to observe. What are the astronomical phenomena in March 2024?

Researcher at the Space Research Center of the Aeronautics and Space Research Organization (ORPA) of the National Research and Innovation Agency, Farahhati Mumlahana, during the 103rd edition of live BRIEF (BRIN Insight Every Friday), Friday (5/1), explained in detail the astronomical phenomena that occurred during the year 2024.

Especially in March, there is a New Moon phase on March 10 and a Full Moon on March 25. Then on March 20, there is the March Equinox phenomenon, namely when the Sun shines directly on the equator, and the amount of day and night is almost the same throughout the world. Then the planet Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation on March 24.

“To observe these phenomena, it is also necessary to pay attention to the presentation of the Moon’s illumination in relation to the phases of the Moon. The new Moon is better for observing, compared to the full Moon because the light is too bright, beating out other celestial objects,” said BRIN’s First Expert Researcher, quoted from BRIN website.

In fact, there was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse phenomenon on March 24-25, at the same time as Muslims around the world were fasting during the month of Ramadan. Unfortunately, this eclipse did not come to Indonesia.

The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse March 24-25 will only cross Europe, North/East Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic and Antarctica.

“There is also an eclipse phenomenon in 2024, but unfortunately it will not cross Indonesian territory. However, it can be taken into consideration if you want to plan a tour or expedition to chase the eclipse,” said Farah.

After the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on March 24-25, next there will be a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, a Partial Lunar Eclipse on September 17-18, and an Annular Solar Eclipse on October 2.

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2024-03-02 22:45:15
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March 2, 2024 0 comments

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Celestial Phenomena February 2024: Complete List and Expected Times of Phenomena

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com February 2, 2024

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

Jakarta –

There are various kinds celestial phenomenon which will occur throughout February 2024. This celestial phenomenon is related to the phases of the Moon, meteor shower events, and the phenomenon of planetary impact.

To find out more about the celestial phenomena that will occur throughout February 2024, see the complete list of phenomena and when they will occur below:

Reported by the site Southern Sky, there are several celestial phenomena related to the phases of the Moon that occur this February. The following is a list of Moon phase phenomena in February 2024 and the estimated time they will occur:

February 3, 2024: Last Month
The moon rises at midnight and sets at noon. The moon is visible from midnight until dawn.
February 10, 2024: New Moon
Observation time. The sky would be dark without the light of the Moon. It’s a good time to do Deep Sky or Milky Way astrophotography. At this time, the Moon rises almost at the same time as the Sun rises. Observers can enjoy the planets without the interference of Moonlight.
February 11, 2024: Moon at Perigee
The moon reaches its closest distance to Earth, namely 358,088 km.
February 16, 2024: Early Lunar New Year
The Moon will be visible from sunset until midnight when the Moon sets. Sky watchers can enjoy a moon-free sky from midnight until early morning.
February 24, 2024: Full Moon
The moon will be above the horizon from sunset until dawn. Good opportunity to observe the Moon and its craters. After the full moon phase, the Moon will slowly shift its rising time to night.
February 25, 2024: Moon at Apogee
The moon is at its farthest point from Earth at a distance of 406,312 km.

In addition to the Moon phenomenon, according to the site Southern Sky, there are several meteor shower phenomena that occur this February. The following is the meteor shower phenomenon in February 2024 and the estimated time it will occur:

February 8, 2024: Alpha Centaurid Meteor Shower
The Alpha Centaurid meteor shower is a minor meteor shower whose direction appears to come from the constellation Centaurus. This meteor shower began to appear at 21.48 WIB and can be found in the southeast not far from the beta star Centauri.

Celestial Phenomenon February 2024: Planetary Exposure

According to the site Southern Skythere are also planetary impact phenomena that will occur in February 2024. Below are several planetary impact phenomena in February 2024 along with the estimated times they will occur:

February 5, 2024: Moon – Antares
The moon passes Antares, a bright star in the constellation Scorpius. These two objects can be observed early in the morning before the sun rises. The moon rises first at 00.54 WIB, followed by Antares at 01.06 WIB and the two are only 1.1º apart.
February 8, 2024: Moon – Venus – Mars
The moon passes Venus and Mars and forms a triangle on the eastern horizon. These three objects can be observed early in the morning before the sun rises. Venus rises first at 03.50 WIB, followed by the Moon rising at 03.52 WIB, then Mars rises at 04.19 WIB.
February 15, 2024: Moon – Jupiter
The moon passes Jupiter in the constellation Aries at a distance of 4.1º. These two objects can be observed after sunset until near midnight. Jupiter sets first at 22.29 WIB, followed by the Moon at 22.44 WIB.
February 16, 2024: Moon – Pleiades
The moon passes the Pleiades star cluster at a distance of 3.9º and can be observed from sunset until after midnight. The moon sets at 23:33 WIB followed by the Pleiades cluster 10 minutes later.
February 22, 2024: Venus – Mars
Venus and Mars pass each other in the constellation Capricornus and can be seen before the sun rises, even though both are quite low on the eastern horizon. Venus rises first at 04:09 WIB followed by Mars one minute later and the two are only 0.6º apart.
February 28, 2024: Mercury Superior Conjunction
Mercury will pass so close to the Sun in the sky that the planet will disappear and will not be visible to observers on Earth. At the time of superior conjunction, the Sun is between Mercury and Earth, and only 1.8° from the Sun.

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2024-02-02 10:52:46
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February 2, 2024 0 comments

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Astronomical Phenomena Schedule 2024: Meteor Showers, Eclipses, New Moons, and Supermoons – Find Out What to Expect!

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 25, 2024

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

Jakarta –

In 2024, there will be dozens of astronomical phenomena that you can observe. In fact, there will be dozens of meteor showers this year.

Researcher at the Space Research Center, BRIN Aeronautics and Space Research Organization, Farahhati Mumtangana, explained in detail the astronomical phenomena that will occur during 2024. There are new moon, full moon and supermoon phases.

“To observe phenomena, it is also necessary to pay attention to the presentation of lunar illumination in relation to the phases of the Moon. The new moon is better for observing, compared to the full moon because the light is too bright, beating out other celestial objects,” said Farah on the BRIN website, quoted on Wednesday (24/ 1/2024).

Furthermore, there will be the phenomenon of solar and lunar eclipses. However, this annual phenomenon does not cross Indonesian territory.

There will be dozens of meteor showers in 2024

Farah also explained another interesting event, namely the meteor shower. Meteor showers occur when meteoroid sky objects burn up when they enter the Earth’s atmosphere. These objects could come from the remains of comets or asteroids that also orbit the Sun.

“To hunt for meteors, you need to pay attention to the Moon’s illumination, the peak of the event, and constellations near the radiant,” he said.

To observe a meteor shower, you can look for a dark place with a wide view without being blocked by tall buildings, such as in the mountains or on the beach. If it can stand under the radiant in any hemisphere, then there will be more meteor showers.

“You can also use a tent while camping or prepare a seat/sofa because the wait can take a long time. And when you go out there can be a lot, but the pause is also long. While chatting with friends and bringing supplies will also be fun,” he said.

Phenomenon Does Not Directly Impact Humans

Farah reminded that there are no phenomena that directly impact human life. Although it exists for certain phenomena such as space weather.

“Let’s immortalize one or more of these phenomena and make it a memory of a beautiful experience, which might be once in a lifetime,” he said.

Astronomical Phenomenon Schedule 2024

Are you curious about the astronomical phenomena of 2024? Quoting from the BRIN page, the following is the schedule for astronomical phenomena in 2024:

January 3-4: Quadrantids Meteor Shower
January 11: New Moon
January 25: Full Moon
February 9: New Moon
February 24: Full Moon
March 10: New Moon
March 25: Full Moon
March 25: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
April 8: New Moon
April 8: Total Solar Eclipse
April 22: Lyrids Meteor Shower
April 23: Full Moon
6-7 May: Hujan Meteor Eta Aquariids
May 8: New Moon
May 23: Full Moon
June 6: New Moon
June 20: June Solstice
June 22: Full Moon
July 5: New Moon
July 21: Full Moon
July 28-29: Delta Aquriids Meteor Shower
August 4: New Moon
August 12-13: Perseids Meteor Shower
August 19: Full Moon, Blue Moon
September 3: New Moon
September 18: Full Moon, Supermoon
September 18: Partial Lunar Eclipse
October 2: New Moon
October 2: Annular Solar Eclipse
October 7: Draconid Meteor Shower
October 17: Full Moon
October 21-22: Orion Meteor Shower
November 1: New Moon
November 15: Full Moon, Supermoon
November 4-5: Taurid Meteor Shower
November 17-18: Leonids Meteor Shower
December 1: Full Moon
December 13-14: Geminid Meteor Shower
December 15: Full Moon
December 21-22: Ursids Meteor Shower
December 30: New Moon

That’s the schedule for astronomical phenomena in 2024. Don’t miss it, okay?

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2024-01-25 06:30:30
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January 25, 2024 0 comments

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2024 Astronomical Phenomena: Total Solar Eclipse, Meteor Rain, and More

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 6, 2024

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

Jakarta –

Sky watchers will be in for a surprise this year. A series of miracles nature phenomenon will light up the night sky and you can see it.

The main shows that will captivate hundreds of millions of people include Total Solar Eclipse and meteor Rain which is spectacular. In countries further from the equator, dazzling auroras are expected to be seen more frequently as the Sun approaches its solar maximum.

The following are important dates for spectacular astronomical phenomena that are worth marking on your calendar this year, as quoted from National Geographic.

January 18 – Jupiter and the Moon ‘Dance’ Together

Early 2024 will begin with the fusion of two bright celestial objects, the Moon and Jupiter. The largest planet in the Solar System will dominate the evening sky on January 18, appearing next to a shining crescent Moon.

If you missed it in January, don’t worry, because Jupiter and the Moon will meet again in the sky on February 14, March 13 and April 10 in a series of conjunctions that follow the Moon’s monthly cycle around Earth.

Each display will be unique in its own right, with the Moon presenting itself in various phases and orientations alongside the giant planet. Astronomy lovers need to train their binoculars to aim at Jupiter if they want to get a view of the four large moons lined up alongside it.

April 8 – Total Solar Eclipse

The major celestial event of the year is a stunning total solar eclipse that will darken the skies for millions of observers across North America as the Moon completely covers the Sun.

The total path when the entire disk of the Sun is covered by the Moon, will cross four Mexican states, 15 US states stretching from Texas to Maine, and five Canadian provinces in the eastern part of the country.

The duration of totality varies along the path, lasting up to four minutes and 28 seconds near the Mexican city of Torreón, while most places in the middle of the path will experience darkness for three and a half to four minutes.

Because Indonesia cannot watch it, Indonesian astronomy fans can watch it via live streaming on the NASA website and a number of sites that review astronomy.

April – Bright Comet Passes Near Earth

A giant comet three times the size of Mount Everest, named 12P/Pons-Brooks is rapidly moving towards the inner part of the Solar System.

The cryovolcanic comet, which consists mostly of ice, dust and gas, experienced several explosions in 2023, and surprised astronomers with its rapid increase in brightness. In March, as the comet gets closer to the Sun, it is expected to accelerate due to the increasing gravitational pull of our star.

In April, it can even be seen with the naked eye just after the Sun sets in the western sky. It is estimated that on April 12, the comet will appear to swing near brilliant Jupiter, making it easier to track.

Nine days later, on April 21, comet Pons-Brooks will reach its closest point to the Sun and possibly reach peak brightness making it one of the best opportunities to catch a glimpse of it.

The comet will also be visible during the April 8 total solar eclipse. If the comet appears close to the eclipsed Sun, and could potentially be seen with binoculars or even the naked eye, it would be a rare duet of celestial sightings.

May 4 – Peak of the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Shooting star fans will definitely not want to miss the Eta Aquarid meteor shower in 2024, as sky conditions promise to be ideal for the peak of the meteor shower.

The best views of this phenomenon are expected to occur in the early hours of May 4, when the waning crescent moon will not rise until dawn, meaning dark skies will allow stargazers to catch a glimpse of even the faintest shooting stars.

The rain shower will be near the southeastern horizon in the rain constellation, Aquarius. Because of this location, the sky show will be more clearly visible to observers in the Southern Hemisphere.

Next: Perseid Peak to Venus and the Conjunctive Crescent Moon

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2024-01-06 15:00:41
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January 6, 2024 0 comments

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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.

Watch the video “Seeing the Beauty of the Rising Supermoon from the Ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon”

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2024-01-01 06:15:02
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January 1, 2024 0 comments

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Orionid Meteor Shower 2023: Spectacular Phenomenon Lights Up Indonesian Sky

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com October 23, 2023

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

Jakarta –

Orionid meteor shower occurred on October 22, 2023, night until dawn in Indonesia. The phenomenon that decorated the Indonesian sky last night was a meteor shower which occurs in mid-October every year.

United States Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA said the Orionid meteor shower is called one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year, the Orionids are famous for their brightness and speed, which is around 148,000 mph (66 km/s) into the Earth’s atmosphere.

The Orionid meteor is so fast that it leaves behind incandescent debris that shines for several seconds to minutes. Because they are fast, Orionid meteors can form fireballs which can become explosions of light.

As reported by the Instagram account Bosscha ObservatoryFriday (20/10/2023), in the astronomical calendar for October 2023 it is stated that the peak Orionid meteor shower in Indonesia occurred on Sunday, October 22 2023 at 22.14 WIB until dawn.

It is stated that the Orionid meteor shower phenomenon can be seen in the direction of the Orion constellation. The way to see it is to provide a distance of 45-90 degrees from the light from the Orion constellation to see the Orionid meteor.

What is the Orionid Meteor Shower?

Meanwhile, quoted from the Langit Selatan page, Orionid meteor shower is a meteor shower phenomenon that originates from the remaining dust from Halley’s comet. The Orionid meteor shower appears from the constellation Orion the Hunter. The Orionid meteor shower peaks in mid-late October every year.

At its peak night, the Orionid meteor shower is capable of producing as many as 25 meteors/hour at a speed of 66 km/second. The Orionid meteor shower rises at night and can be seen until just before dawn the next day. The appearance of the Orionid meteor shower is green and yellow.

Orionid meteor shower (Photo: NASA)

Meteor Showers and Their Occurrence Process

National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), meteor shower or meteor Rain is the phenomenon of meteors falling and passing through the Earth’s surface in large numbers. So from the surface of the Earth it will look like rain is falling.

Meteor showers can briefly occur because meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed. Meanwhile, meteor is a term used to refer to something (space objects) that falls from outer space.

The process of the meteor shower phenomenon begins with the presence of a rock in outer space that collides with Earth. These rocks are fragments of destroyed comets and different rocks in outer space.

The Earth’s greater gravitational force attracts the rock, so that the rock meets and rubs against the Earth’s atmosphere. The friction that occurs in the Earth’s atmosphere with rocks also causes pressure to arise on the rocks and will generate heat. One type of layer in the Earth’s atmosphere is the mesosphere layer.

Due to the heat generated by the rock, it causes fire or burning of the rock. This is what can produce light resembling a shooting star. Because of the meteors that fall and light up, it is called a meteor shower.

It is called rain because usually there are more than one meteor that comes from burnt, charred and fallen comet debris. So it is more accurate to call it a meteor shower.

Even though meteors fall towards Earth and interact with the Earth’s atmosphere, usually these falling meteors do not reach the Earth’s surface. This is because the meteor burned up when it passed through Earth’s atmosphere. So, the meteor shower phenomenon is not dangerous.

Watch the video ‘See the Orionid Meteor Shower, the best time is October 22 2023’:

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2023-10-23 04:18:43
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October 23, 2023 0 comments

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