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Kolkata, July 9: With Mars closer than it was in 15 years, almost double the brilliance of Jupiter at the naked eye, and the longest total lunar eclipse of the century, space lovers can tune the skies for a double celestial delight this month
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<p> In the night of July 27 to 28, the Moon be totally eclipsed for an hour, 43 minutes The event can be observed in much of the globe, including in India, where it can be seen after 11:54 pm July 27. </p>
<p> According to Dr. Debiprosad Duari, Director of Research and Studies, Birla Institute of Basic Research, it will be the longest eclipse lunar total of the century. </p>
<p> Four days later, another spectacular celestial event On July 31, Mars, the fourth planet of the Sun, will be 57.6 million kilometers from the Earth, the closest since 2003, with 55.7 million kilometers, "The red planet will be the brightest since 2003, when Mars made its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years since 24 September 57617 BC", said Duari to PTI. [19659005MarchafterthefountainofthesunuptotheentirecountryinIndiaprovidedthecloudsdonotplaythefestiveholidays</p>
<p> Explaining the celestial phenomenon, the astrophysicist said that the orbital period increases the sun increases. That's why the Earth puts a little over 365 days to go around the Sun and Mars takes 687 days </p>
<p> "Due to the difference in orbital speed and orbital period, the Earth goes between Mars and Mars the Sun, which brings Mars and the Sun exactly on opposite sides, is what is called Mars in opposition, "said Duari </p>
<p>. This year, March will be at its opposition on July 27, only 51 days before its passage. its perihelion – its closest point to the Sun in its orbit. </p>
<p> "As it will be very close to Earth by then, it will appear very bright and will be visible pretty much after sunset and will stay in the sky until sunrise. The Red Planet will shine very well in our night sky … it will be easier to see it clearly with telescopes or even to the naked eye, "Duari said. </p>
<p> Mars is getting closer to these exceptional opportunities or twice every 15 or 17 years, he added. </p>
<p> "The next opposition of Mars, when it will appear relatively brighter and bigger than the average, will be October 6, 2020. But it will be a little further, about 61.76 million kilometers from Earth and will appear relatively smaller and less brilliant than at July 31, 2018 ". </p>
<p> The next closest approach, but not as close as 2003, will not be until 2035. </p>
<p> "It will get closer to the Earth than in 2003 only on 2287 (August 29) Duari said: </p>
<p> Referring to the 2003 Internet hoax that Mars would be as large as the Moon when it was closest to Earth, Duari said the rumor surfaced every year in August. </p>
<p> "But we must note that at its closest approach this year, Mars will be only 24.3 arcs. </p>
<p> Seconds across and far from the size of the moon, which has 75 times more diameter because appears, "he declared. </p>
<p> It is prudent to watch the celestial event through the Those who hope to see more detail can use a telescope four inches in diameter and larger. </p>
<p> The South Polar region and the ice caps will be visible from Earth through a medium-sized telescope, Duari says, "Just after the sunset, you have to look near the east-southeast horizon to see this bright planet, appearing 1.8 times brighter than Jupiter," he said. [19659005] He also expressed the hope that a big dust storm by astronomers, will calm down here by July 31 and the red planet can be seen at its closest approach in all its glory </p>
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