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The Slim Moon Welcomes the Radiant Venus; Upcoming “Venus Solar Eclipse” in Okinawa and Select Regions of Kyushu.

2023/03/24 19:21 Weather News

In northern Japan and parts of the East Sea, the thin Moon and Venus were seen shining close to each other in the western sky after sunset. In the photo taken in Yamagata City, you can see that the part of the moon that is not directly illuminated by the sun, “earthshine,” is also faintly captured.

The Moon and Venus will set in the early hours of the night, so the chance to see them is likely to be about two hours.

▼ Setting time on the 24th (Friday) (Tokyo)
Moon 20:46, Venus 20:48

Furthermore, after this, in some areas of Okinawa and Kyushu, there will be a “Venus eclipse” in which Venus will be hidden behind the Moon as seen from Earth. However, there are many clouds, so it will be difficult to see the eclipse of Venus.

In some areas of Okinawa and Kyushu, there is also a “Venus eclipse”

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Area where Venus eclipse can be seen in southern Kyushu

Reference materials, etc.

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan “Hoshizora Information”

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