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
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
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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