Vietnamese astronomical events can be seen in February

If you still regret missing out on the combination of super moon, blood moon and blue moon at the end of last January, the good news is that there is another series of astronomical events going on this month .

Do not miss it. All these are very desirable phenomena for astronomers.

If you still regret missing the mid-January combination, the good news is that there will be another series of astronomical events this month. All promises to bring us beautiful performances of nature.

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This phenomenon is caused by light reflecting dust particles surrounding the Sun.

From February 2 of the month lasts until 2 weeks later, countries in the Northern Hemisphere, including Vietnam, will admire the zodiac light phenomenon, also known as "False Sunset". .

This is a strange strip of pyramid-shaped light that appears in about 1 hour after sunset.

This phenomenon is caused by light reflecting dust particles surrounding the Sun. Interestingly, these dust particles have a very high "age" , believed to be the remains of the Earth's formation 4.5 billion years ago.

Take a look at the western horizon within 1 hour after sunset, and you will see a great spectacle.

February 12: Mars and Antares appear together

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You will feel like Mars and why Antares is so close to Earth.

Sao Antares means "the scorpion's heart" , the brightest star in the constellation of the constellation, and is the 16th brightest object observed from Earth.

On February 12, we have the opportunity to admire Mars and why Antares glow orange in the night sky.

You will feel like Mars and why Antares is so close to Earth. In fact, however, the distance to Mars is 140 million miles, while Antares is . 600 light years.

February 23: The moon gathers the constellation of Taurus

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Taurus.

On February 23, the Moon will pass through the constellation Taurus and glide through Aldebaran - the brightest star in this constellation.

If viewed from Earth, we will see the distance between the Moon and Aldebaran seems very close but in fact, in space, they are separated by 65 light-years.

Update 17 December 2018
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