The National Astronomical Research Institute (Sor.Dr.) invites the public to watch 2 astronomical phenomena. end of August 2023 as follows
Sunday 27 Aug. ’23 Saturn is closest to the world in the year. It is a phenomenon that Saturn orbits in a position opposite the Sun, resulting in the Sun, Earth, Saturn aligned in the same line with the Earth in the middle. Saturn is the closest to the world in the year is only 1,310 million km after the sun sets. will see Saturn bright in the east Throughout the night until dawn, if the sky is clear, it can be clearly seen with the naked eye.
Wednesday night 30 – morning Thurs 31 Aug. ’23
Super Blue Moon It is a phenomenon that the full moon is closest to the earth in the year. With a distance of 357,334 km from Earth, can be seen with the naked eye in the east from 6:09 p.m. on the 30th to the morning of the 31st, the moon will be 7% larger than normal, 15% brighter.
DR. has prepared 4 observation locations:
– Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province : Tel. 084-0882261
– Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Nakhon Ratchasima : Tel. 086-4291489
– Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory 7 cycles Chachoengsao : Tel. 084-0882264
– Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary Songkhla : Tel. 095-1450411
Or watch via LIVE at fb: NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute