We are hours away from witnessing a new phenomenon in our skies. From this February 28th to March 2nd you will be able to see Jupiter and Venus as two neighboring planets look up.
During the nights of these days, the most luminous planets in our solar system will “connect” in the sky until they can be seen as one in an event that will occur in certain years.
What is the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus?
From February 21 last year, when the planets moved apart at an angular distance of 30°, both stars began to give the feeling of moving “to meet in the sky.” In the middle of them is the Moon, much brighter than both.
Between March 28 and 2, the planets will reach an angular distance of only 1° and will appear as a single planetary system.
Already in March, they will be separated and removed to end this connection.
This phenomenon is not a reality as such: these planets are more than 900 million kilometers away and Jupiter 1500 times more than Venus.
The phenomenon occurs once a year, but it is possible that in 2024 it will occur too close to the Sun, and the high luminosity of this star may interfere with its observation.
How to see the phenomenon?
The show will take place in the western part of the sky, near the constellation Pisces. Jupiter And Venus they will be to the left of the constellation Pegasus.
If you don’t want to miss this conjunction, make sure you have a clear view of the western sky just before sunset. As usual, if you have bad weather, the Virtual Telescope Project is broadcasting this event live.
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Source: RPP
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