19.10.2015 03:09
Until the end of October, Russian citizens will be able to observe a rare astronomical phenomenon – the parade of planets. Celestial bodies begin lining up in a variety of configurations in close proximity to each other. Behold three of the seven planets in the solar system to the observer on Earth will be in the morning sky just before sunrise.
The Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, lined up in a single line in October this year. Watch as amazing phenomenon could be a couple of hours before dawn. The parade falls on October 8, and he finished twentieth day. It is the eighth satellite of our approach to the rest of the planet, participating in the parade than a complete build. Parade’s End will come when Mercury will begin to approach the star, hiding in its rays.
To view the planetary parade, it is recommended to look at the eastern horizon. It was there above the planet lined up. It should be recalled that soon we will have another unique phenomenon – the bloody moon. September 28 it will be able to contemplate everyone. Bloody Moon called total lunar eclipse, when our satellite is painted in maroon. Since this event is associated end of the world, but believe it is not necessary, as scientists assure that in the near future with our planet nothing will happen.
At this time, the event will unfold against the backdrop of the constellation Leo. By continuing dweller morning sky Venus joining Mars and Jupiter.
On the morning of October 18 inhabitants of the European part of Russia were able to observe how the apparent distance between the fourth and fifth planets of the solar system was reduced to the minimum distance.
The most striking object will be among the planets Venus. From its neighbors in the constellation Leo, Venus will be different not only bright, but also a yellowish tinge. Even a small increase can be seen on Venus similar to lunar phases, which first discovered the Russian scientist Lomonosov.
The second is slightly inferior to the brightness of the object to be Jupiter. Against the background of dark sky, the four largest satellites of the largest planet of the solar system can be seen not only in the telescope but binoculars with good optics. Callisto, Europa, Io and Ganymede – four satellites accompanying named after the head of the Roman pantheon, the gas-liquid giant. Small reddish-point brightness comparable with the stars of the Big Dipper, located between Jupiter and Venus Mars.
In the following weeks, the configuration of the planets will change rapidly. On the morning of October 26 will be held on the convergence of Venus and Jupiter. The distance between them will be approximately 1 degree. A few days will have a number of Venus and Mars.
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