These 5 celestial phenomena will happen in 2022

Can’t believe it, yes, 2021 will soon be over. There are so many celestial phenomena that occur throughout this year, from the Perseid meteor shower that occurs throughout September to a partial lunar eclipse that occurs in mid-November.

Well, if you haven’t had the chance to see sky phenomenon what happened throughout 2021, you still have the opportunity to see various celestial phenomena that will occur in 2022. Make sure you don’t forget to record the date, yes, because it’s a shame if you miss these five phenomena. Curious about what celestial phenomena will occur in 2022? Please see the following summary.

1. Saturn at closest distance

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If previously in 2021 this phenomenon fell in early August. In 2022, this phenomenon will occur again on August 14.

On that date, Saturn will fully receive the sun’s rays and will appear brighter than usual. With the help of a telescope, you can see Saturn clearly, along with its brightest rings and moons.

2. Mars at closest distance

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Unlike Saturn and Jupiter, which experience a similar phenomenon once a year, Mars will have to wait another year to experience this phenomenon again. do, a phenomenon also known as ‘Mars at opposition‘ This only happens once in two years.

This phenomenon that has occurred in 2020 will happen again in 2022, on December 8th. Launch seasky.org, to be able to see details of the planet’s surface, you will need a medium-sized telescope.

3. Supermoon

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Supermoon, or what in Indonesian is called a super moon, is a phenomenon that occurs when the full moon is in its closest position to the earth. In this condition, the moon will look bigger and brighter. Normally, the moon can appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter when super moon happen.

Launching from Royal Museums Greenwich, term ‘super moon‘ actually came from a concept in astrology, which was later adapted into a term given a strict definition in the science of astronomy. Well, you can witness this supermoon phenomenon on July 14 and 13, 2022.

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4. Total lunar eclipse

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The first lunar eclipse in 2022 is expected to fall on May 16. A total lunar eclipse is a phenomenon that occurs when the moon completely passes through the umbra, or Earth’s dark shadow. Launching from seasky.orgThis phenomenon is seen throughout North America, Greenland, the Atlantic Ocean, and western Europe and western Africa.

Towards the end of the year, more precisely on November 8, 2022, the phenomenon of a total lunar eclipse will occur again. Launching from seasky.orgThis total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout eastern Russia, Japan, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, as well as western and central North America.

5. Geminid meteor shower

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Not only fireworks, at the end of 2022, you can also watch the Geminid meteor shower, loh. This meteor shower occurs every year, and in 2022 it will take place on December 7 to 17. However, the peak will occur on December 13 and 14. This meteor shower is expected to be the best throughout 2022 because it is estimated that the number of meteors that you can see is as many as 120 meteors per hour.

Launching from seasky.org, the production of this meteor is generated by the debris left by the asteroid discovered in 1982, namely 3200 Phaethon. The best place and time to view the Geminid meteor shower is in a place with a cloudless night sky and minimal light pollution, and after midnight.

Well, after reading the summary above, have you noted down the date yet? Don’t miss watching the five celestial phenomena above, OK!

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