Time flies so fast, it doesn’t feel like we have entered the second month in 2021. If your journey is not as smooth as imagined last January, don’t stop being optimistic, huh. In this new month, surely good things will come to you.
In order for you to be more optimistic and enthusiastic about living your day, the February sky presents various amazing celestial events. Take time to observe it at night to refresh your mind and reduce your stress. Come on, record the date below!
1. The best time to observe the asteroid 18 Melpomene is February 2, 2021
According to predictions, there will be 15 asteroids that appear this year. One of them is the asteroid 18 Melpomene which can be observed on February 2, 2021 Space Tourism Guide, this celestial body will be in opposition. This means that, from our point of view, the asteroid is directly opposite the Sun.
These celestial bodies will receive full light so that they will be clearly visible when observed from Earth. This asteroid is located in the constellation Cancer area, which is the northern sky. 18 Melpomene will shine brightly at around midnight.
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2.The peak of the Alpha Centaurid meteor shower on February 8, 2021
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Alpha Centaurid has been reported to be active since January 28 and will continue until February 21, 2021. However, the best time to observe this meteor rain is February 8, 2021. Because that night is the culmination of this event.
On that night, the meteor shower will appear brighter than usual. You can see up to five meteors passing by per hour. Just look for the trajectory lines in the southern sky, precisely in the area of the constellation Centaurus.
Alpha Centaurid is expected to appear from midnight to sunrise on February 9, 2021. So take the time to see it. You don’t need to prepare a telescope, just make sure the sky around you is completely dark.
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3. Conjunctions of the Moon and Saturn on February 10, 2021
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Always present in every month, conjunction is a time when several celestial bodies appear very close from Earth’s perspective. This time, the conjunction occurred between the Moon and Saturn, on February 10, 2021 to be precise.
Reported Info Astronomy, the two celestial bodies are only 3 degrees apart from each other. You can see it in the eastern sky before sunrise, which is around 05.00 local time. Don’t be fooled, yes, Saturn will only look like a yellow, unblinking star on the side of the Moon.
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4.The Moon, Mars, and Pleiades formed a triangle on February 19, 2021
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After meeting Saturn, on February 19, 2021, the Moon will appear close to Mars, the red planet. The two of them are only 3 degrees apart from each other.
But not only together, the Moon and Mars are also accompanied by the Pleiades, star clusters that will appear to glow bright blue. These three celestial bodies will form a triangular formation in the western sky. The best time to observe it is from sunset to 11:00 p.m. local time.
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5. Best time to observe asteroid 29 Amphitrite is February 22, 2021
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The second asteroid that you can see is 29 Amphitrite which will appear on February 22, 2021. This is the fifth largest asteroid in the asteroid belt of the solar system, you know.
The celestial body reached opposition at midnight. Right at that moment, 29 Amphitrite will appear shining brightly in the dark northern sky area.
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6.The moon enters the full moon phase on February 27, 2021
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The full Moon phase will fall on February 27, 2021. This is the time when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line respectively. However, this is different from an eclipse, yes.
Quoting Info Astronomy, the full moon phase occurs because the orbital plane of the Moon is tilted about 5 degrees to the Earth’s ecliptic. The light from the Sun was successfully reflected until the Moon seemed to be shining brightly.
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7.Mercury shines brightly on February 28, 2021
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In closing, Mercury is here at the end of February 2021. This little planet appears in the early hours of the morning, just before sunrise. It will look like a little star that shines brightly without flickering just above the horizon line.
Those are the seven best celestial events that you can witness throughout February 2021. Take your time to observe them. Count it as a relaxation effort after a hard day’s work!
Also Read: 7 Best Sky Events January 2021, Many Planets in Space!
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