Several eclipses will occur in 2024. IMAGE: BRIN
Darilaut – Every month there are always interesting astronomical phenomena to observe.
The researcher of the Space Research Center, BRIN Aeronautics and Space Research Organization, Farahhati Mumtangana explained in detail the astronomical phenomena that will occur during 2024.
Farah said that on January 3, 2024, for example, a phenomenon occurred at the point where the Earth arrived perihelionthat is, the point on Earth closest to the Sun.
Additionally, Farah said, the New Moon occurs on January 11 and 12 phenomenon Mercury at maximum western elongation where the planet’s elongation is the angle between the Sun and the Planet with Earth as the reference point.
“This is the best time to see the planet Mercury,” said Farahhati, at the BRIEF event (BRIN Insight every Friday) 103rd edition, Friday (5/1).
According to Farah, there are several dates for Mercury’s maximum western elongation, including May 9, September 5, and December 25. Meanwhile, Mercury’s maximum eastern elongation occurs on March 24, July 22, and November 16.
In February there is only the phenomenon of the New Moon on February 9th and the Full Moon on February 12th.
In March there is a New Moon on March 10th and a Full Moon on March 25th. On March 20, the phenomenon of March equinox occurs in which the sun will shine directly on the equator and the amount of day and night will be almost the same all over the world. Then the planet Mercury reaches its maximum eastern elongation on March 24.
To observe the phenomena it is necessary to also pay attention to the presentation of the lunar illumination in relation to the moon phases.
The new moon is better for observation, “than the full moon because the light is too intense and overpowers other celestial objects,” said the first senior BRIN researcher.
Moon phase calendars can be obtained from various sources and applications moon phase, stellarium software.
In 2024 this phenomenon will occur 3 times supermoon namely September 18th, November 15th and October 17th.
There will also be a phenomenon blue Moonthat is to say the 4th full moon (this phenomenon is extra because usually in a season there are only 3 full moons) which occurred on August 19th.
“There is also an eclipse phenomenon in 2024, but unfortunately it will not pass through Indonesian territory. “However, it can be taken into consideration if you want to plan a tour or expedition to chase the eclipse,” Farah said.
Aside from that, Farah explained that another interesting event that occurs every year is the meteor shower. Meteor showers occur when meteoroid objects in the sky burn up as they enter Earth’s atmosphere. These objects could come from the remnants of comets or asteroids orbiting the Sun.
“To go meteor hunting, you need to pay attention to the moon’s illumination, the peak of the event and the constellations near the radiant,” he said.
Observing meteor showers can be done by looking for a dark place with a wide view (no tall buildings), be it a mountain or a beach. If you can stay below the radiant in any hemisphere, there will be more meteor showers.
You can also use a ready-made tent when camping or prepare a seat/couch as the wait can be very long. And when it comes out once it can be a lot, but the break is also long. Chatting with friends and bringing supplies will also be fun.
Farah reminded that there is no phenomenon that has a direct impact on human life. Even if it were possible, since it is in a space environment, the impact would not be too pronounced. Although it only exists for some phenomena such as space weather.
“Let’s immortalize one or more of these phenomena and make it a memory of a beautiful experience, which could happen at least once in a lifetime,” Farah said.
2024-01-09 21:23:44
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