Between shooting stars, comets and even eclipses, there will be no shortage of great astronomical events in 2024!
The year 2024 promises to be full of astronomical events. It will be falling starscomets and eclipses in the coming months!
Lots of astronomical events in 2024
The astronomical calendar for 2024 will be full! Because astronomers predict big things! There should be at least 10 appointments not to be missed.
But then the question arises: what are the announcements for the next twelve months that promise to be great? From January to December you will have the opportunity to attend crazy shows.
With some falling stars, meteors. But also a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse and some beautiful comets… Futura Science colleagues say, “they thus offer a spectacle of great beauty. As long as there are clear, clear skies.
Well yes! This is very useful for having good visibility! On the night between January 3rd and 4th, experts assure that it will rain falling stars with reportedly falling at 40 objects per hour. The same goes for meteor showers.
If you want a great view to admire the falling stars, experts therefore recommend moving away from any source of pollution. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful lunar shows to the fullest.
Well yes! On March 25 the Moon will be amazing after the passage of falling stars. Futura Science adds that “the effects on the Moon’s brightness are relatively small, with its natural whiteness yellowing or darkening. »
And that’s not all! Because on September 18 the Moon will undergo a partial eclipse. This means that it will fall into the darkness and shadow of the Planet. During the eclipse, however, the phenomenon will be completely different!
In fact, part of the Moon will be almost invisible. Only Americans will have the chance to benefit from the dimming of the Moon on March 25. But the French will be able to see the partial eclipse.
Get your telescopes ready to see shooting stars
One thing is for sure, photographers and professionals will be very happy this year. Because Mother Nature’s show will be very beautiful. After the appearance of falling stars, the Sun will disappear in broad daylight.
And this, in much of the American continent starting from April 8th. Futura Science explains that “ from northern Mexico to Canada. Passing through the east coast of the United States. The Moon will pass in front of our star. »
During this phenomenon you will be able to observe the solar corona. It will be highlighted by the black mass of the Moon. But then the question arises: how long will the eclipse last? Experts estimate a duration of between 5 and 10 minutes.
This is not a good first time! Because in 2023, comet 12 Pons-Brooks was on everyone’s lips. Indeed, it has fascinated professionals with its unique appearance. Because of its shape. There are a few types of horns.
You will therefore be able to observe the “horned comet” or the “Millennium Falcon” with the naked eye in 2024. After the passage of the falling stars, this comet will approach Earth on April 21. But not too much ! Because it will therefore be 230 million km away.
Its magnitude will therefore be around 4. There is no doubt that some astronomers are already dreaming of photographing the comet during the total eclipse on April 8… 2024 will therefore be an opportunity to discover beautiful photos.
Furthermore, in 2023, the Royal Observatory in Greenwich awarded a photo of Mars passing behind the satellite. Keep in mind that there will also be a new solar eclipse on October 2nd.
2023-12-31 18:28:00
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