Astronomical phenomena worth watching in 2011

The convergence of 4 planets, 4 solar eclipses and 2 eclipses as well as exciting meteor battles will be the most fascinating astronomical phenomena for sky lovers in 2011.

The convergence of Thuy, Kim, Hoa and Moc

In 2011, astronomers will have an opportunity to admire astronomical phenomena quite interesting: the reunion of 4 planets in the solar system is Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter.

To observe, turn your eyes towards the eastern horizon, in the morning between April and May when dawn has not dawned and look towards the Pisces constellation (one of the 12 Zodiac constellations).

Jupiter.

Venus and Mars can be seen from the beginning of April, and wait until the end of the month, Jupiter and Mars will approach these two planets until they gather at a narrow space in the Pisces constellation. . May is the ideal time for us to admire this rare reunion. In particular, on May 12, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury will lie on the straight line with Mars.

Planets approach the Earth

On 3 April 2010, the distance between Saturn and Earth will be the closest in the year. This is a good opportunity to love the sky. With a small telescope, you will see Saturn with a slender rim making it the most charming and lovely planet in the sky. In addition, on October 29, 2011, Jupiter will be closest to the Earth in the year. Also with a popular telescope, you can see Jupiter sparkling with 4 moons Io, Europa, Callisto, Ganymede and cloud bands like dark belts around this planet.

Vietnam missed 4 solar eclipses

In 2011, we will welcome up to 4 partial eclipses and 2 full eclipses. This is a very rare case. Accordingly, the solar eclipse will take place on 4/1/2011, 1/6/2011, 1/7/2011 and November 25, 2011. Unfortunately, in all 4 times, Vietnamese people cannot admire any phenomenon.

Lunar eclipse.

In return, however, in 2011, Vietnamese people had the opportunity to observe the phenomenon of total eclipse. The first full lunar eclipse occurred on June 16, 2011 (will start at 1:22:56, Vietnam and its people only observe partial eclipses). The second full lunar eclipse will occur on December 10, 2010 (partial lunar eclipse will begin at 19:45:42, the full start at 21:06:16, the maximum occurs at 21: 31:49 and 21:57:24). Vietnamese people will be witnessing the phenomenon of total eclipse.

Famous meteor battles

As an annual rule, in 2011, meteor lovers all over the world continue to enjoy memorable meteor parties.

Meteor shower.

Some remarkable meteor showers include: August 12-13, Perseids meteor shower peaks, October 21-22, Orionids meteor shower peaks, November 17-18 2011, Leonids meteor shower peaks; 13 - 14 December 2011, meteor shower Geminids reached maximum.

How to identify prominent planets with the naked eye

- Venus: Look in the east before the sun rises or west after the sun sets a brightest star in the sky.

- Mercury: To see the bright yellow light of Mercury, you must find it just before the Sun rises or immediately after the Sun goes down.

- Mars: Pay attention to a star that glows red in the sky, without blinking.

- Jupiter: This star is only bright after Venus. Jupiter's light is mostly yellow light reflected. Steady light does not blink. Observe after a while see its position change.

- Saturn: You go on searching the Zodiac, excluding Mars and Jupiter, the star is relatively bright yellow.