See the amazing astronomical phenomena of 2013

If 2012 closes with the 'hui hui' regret of the 'believers' who love astronomy because there are up to 18 interesting natural beauties, but the weather does not really support to observe, then 2013 Only 11 astronomical phenomena in Vietnam can be observed.

Talking to reporters, Mr. Dang Vu Tuan Son, Chairman of Vietnam Young Astronomical Club, said that in addition to the 'periodically ' meteor shower, 2013 is most noticeable twice. The lunar eclipse will take place in April and October. However, observing this event depends very much on the weather factor, which is inherently erratic.

Below is information on all the phenomena that will be observed in Vietnam in 2013:

1. Quadrantids meteor shower : A medium-sized meteor shower with a maximum density at about 30-40 meteors / hour on the night of 3rd and 4th January (the best time to observe This phenomenon is after midnight on the 3rd, dawn of the 4th day.

This meteor shower has a central area of ​​the Bootes constellation (Pastor / Bear Hunter). A note is that the last month of the moon will be a factor to obscure a lot of meteor of this phenomenon.

2. Lyrids meteor shower: medium / small meteor shower with a density of no more than 20 meteors / hour takes place from April 16-25. Its peak will fall on the night of the 21st and the 22nd. The Moon will blur many supernovae of this meteor shower, so the phenomenon can only be viewed smoothly in ideal weather areas and less polluted. ozone.

The Lyrids meteor shower has a central area of ​​the constellation Lyra (Lire).

Moon real in Montana state, USA.

3. Partial eclipse: This phenomenon takes place on the evening of April 25, which can be observed in a wide range of whole Europe, Africa, most of Asia and Oceania. We are also in the region that can observe this full eclipse.

This can be considered the most remarkable astronomical phenomenon in 2013 for observers in Vietnam.

4. Eta Aquarids meteor shower: Small meteor shower with a peak density of only about 10 meteors per hour. The best time to observe this meteor shower is after midnight on the 5th and early morning of May 6.

5. Venus and Jupiter meet in the sky: Although not a special astronomical phenomenon, but Venus and Jupiter meet are also an interesting thing for those who love observing when two spots The most beautiful light met on the loose gourd, only about 1 degree apart.

To observe, astronomers turn their eyes on the western sky at sunset, on May 28.

6. Southern Delta Aquarids: This is a meteor shower with the focus of the constellation Aquarius with medium / small density, about 20 meteors every hour. The ideal time to observe this phenomenon will be July 28 and 29.

7. Meteor shower Perseids: This is one of the two largest meteor showers of the year with a density of about 60 meteors every hour (or more), including many very bright and long meteor stars.

The meteor shower lasts from July 22 to August 23, but the peak time falls on August 12 and 13.

At this time, the first Moon will be set before midnight, so it will be ideal to observe this phenomenon at dawn on August 13. To observe, look at the eastern sky, where the constellation Perseus is located (Anh Tien / brave Persée).

8. The real moon is half dark: The moon will enter the dark half of the Earth's shadow, turning a light red color in this phenomenon.

This is the only half-moon eclipse in 2013 and observers in Vietnam can see it at sunset on October 18.

9. Orionids meteor shower : A relatively large meteor shower with a density of 20-30 meteors per hour with many relatively bright meteors, whose central region is the constellation of Orion (hunter / hero Orion).

The ideal time to observe this meteor shower is October 21 and 22. This year, observing this meteor shower will be difficult due to the obstruction of the moon.

Meteor shower.(Source: universetoday.com)

10. Meteor shower Leonids: A massive meteor shower with the center of the constellation Leo (Lion) has an average density of up to 40 meteors per hour. The most ideal time to observe this phenomenon will be the night of 17 and dawn on November 18.

However, observing this meteor shower in 2013 will not be as expected as it falls on the full moon. Meanwhile, the moon will obscure a large number of meteor stars.

11. Meteor shower Geminids: This is one of the two largest meteor showers (along with Perseids). This meteor shower is centered on the Gemini constellation with a density of over 60 meteors per hour.

In 2013, the Moon will cause some obstacles in observing this phenomenon. However, this could still be a meteor shower worth watching. The most ideal time for the observer will be on the morning of December 14, when you find the Gemini constellation which is then very high in the sky. This is also the last astronomical phenomenon of 2013.