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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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