Spectacular phenomena occur in February

Earlier this month, the world witnessed a spectacular astronomical presentation in the form of the bloody giant moon, which will only be repeated on January 31, 2037.

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If you missed this extraordinary event in January, do not be sad, because the month of February will accompany many remarkable astronomical phenomena, including the emergence of the largest giant moon this year, where the moon will appear. bigger and brighter than usual.

Here is the chronological order of the astronomical events that the world will see in February:

– February 4th: The new moon

That day, the moon will be on the same side of the earth as the sun, making it invisible in the night sky and, for the best chance of following the event, observe the sky around 21:00 GMT tonight -the.

– February 19: The giant moon

The world's population will rendezvous with the giant moon on February 19, and the giant moon will appear when the sun, the earth and the moon are lined up when completed near the "bottom", and the moon is lying there. on the other side of the earth, which makes it totally illuminated.

During the giant moon phenomenon, the moon seems slightly larger than usual because it is at its closest point to the Earth.

This giant moon is the second in 2019, often called the "Badr" month of February.

For the best opportunity to see this spectacular astronomical event, the sky will be visible from 19:35 on 19 February.

– February 27: The visible planet of Mercury in the night sky

This will be the last astronomical event of February and Mercury will reach the maximum elongation of this date, which will be the highest point above the horizon. This will be the best chance to see this planet with the naked eye in the night sky, especially after sunset. Short.

Source: mirror