Saturn encounters the Moon in accordance with Nguyen Tieu (February 21).

Chinese astronomers said that the astronomical astronomical phenomenon can be observed visually: Saturn and Moon meet on New Year's Day (February 21).

Specifically, around 8pm on February 21, the Moon will enter the constellation Lion area and will have an apparent orbital angle of about 3 degrees relative to Saturn. When looking at the eastern sky, Saturn is very close to the Moon. Through an 8cm-diameter telescope, one can see a whole range of special bright belts surrounding the planet. In addition to observing with the naked eye, a digital camera can be used to capture this rare phenomenon.

Three days later, Saturn will be approaching the Sun. So in these days, Saturn has the highest brightness and can be seen all night

Chinese experts also said that in March this year (2008), in the sky, there will be " The Planetary Planet " phenomenon between the Moon with Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars and Stars. Marine kingdom. However, the most remarkable phenomenon is the phenomenon of Saturn meeting the Lunar New Year (Lunar New Year) (February 21).

Saturn was captured on January 19, 2007 by the Cassini spacecraft.
(Photo Xinhua)