This is the Astronomical phenomenon that occurs throughout the first week of October 2021

KONTAN.CO.ID – These are astronomical phenomena that occur during the first week of October 2021. Some of them are the phenomenon of the new moon phase to the peak of the Draconid meteor shower, let’s see in full here.

As we know, there are many phenomena that occur in this universe. However, there are some astronomical phenomena that you shouldn’t miss this October.

Precisely in the first week of October, there are several astronomical phenomena that have and will occur. If you are one of those people who like things related to celestial bodies, it seems that you should not pass up this opportunity.

Through the official Instagram account of the Space Science Research Center – LAPAN (@pussainsa_lapan) shared some interesting information regarding the astronomical phenomena that occurred this week. There are at least four astronomical phenomena that occur in the first week of October.

Like Aphelion Venus to the peak of the meteor shower that falls on October 8, here are the full phenomena.

Astronomical phenomena that occur during the first week of October 2021

1. Aphelion Venus

Aphelion is an event where the planet is at its furthest point from the sun. This time it was Aphelion Venus’s turn, which happened on average once every 255 days or in five years, it happened eight times.

This time Aphelion Venus will fall on October 3, 2021 at 11.07 WIB / 12.07 WITA / 13.07 WIT and can be seen with the naked eye.

2. New moon phase

Exactly today, Wednesday (6/10/2021) astronomical events will also decorate the sky. Phase New Moon or New Moon is the phase in which the moon is in the middle of the sun and the Earth.

In this phase, the sunlight that essentially illuminates our planet will be blocked by the Moon.

The new moon phase this time occurred at 18.05.13 WIB / 19.05.13 WITA / 20.05.13 WIT. This event can only be witnessed at dawn with aids, such as binoculars.

3. Martian Conjunctions

Quote from page Officially LAPAN, planetary conjunction is a phenomenon where the planets are in a position that is close to each other or passing each other. This time the Martian conjunction will occur on October 8 at 11.29 WIB / 12.29 WITA / 13.29 WIT.

Unfortunately, this event cannot be witnessed with any optical instrument.

4. The peak of the Draconid meteor shower

Towards the weekend, the peak of the Draconid meteor shower will fall on October 8, 2021. This meteor shower actually takes place starting today (6/10/2021).

At its peak, the Draconid meteor shower can be seen with the naked eye at 16.00 WIB / 17.00 WITA / 18.00 WIT.

These are some of the astronomical phenomena that occurred this week (3-8 October). Approximately, which astronomical phenomenon are you most looking forward to?

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