2023 begins with news regarding the astronomical events. That is why, the Special Agency of Peru – Conida He shared what are those events that can be seen from the Peruvian sky.
On his side, he Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP)body attached to Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) He also announced an event that can be appreciated from the Peruvian firmament. The institutions recommended that all astrophotographers try to capture these unique events of 2023.
People will be able to observe the satellite and the planet occupying the same area in the sky on the morning of January 3. In the case of Mars, it will look like a big, bright star that is white and orange at the same time. This will be very close to the Moon.
the rain of quadrantid meteors It can be seen during the early hours of Wednesday, January 4. The passage of 25 meteors per hour is estimated, which will be seen in a clear sky and with a low presence of light pollution.
On the other hand, the Sun and the Earth maintain a distance that varies constantly, but there is a moment in which the distance touches the minimum line of the orbit and this phenomenon is known as perihelion. On the contrary, when the distance is the maximum (the furthest), it is called aphelion.
This January 4 at 11:17 a.m., people will be able to observe the phenomenon of perihelion 2023. The sun will be located above the constellation of Sagittarius.
It will be visible at 18:08 hours where the Moon will have a distance of 405791 km from Earth.
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Cajamarca will be one of the cities that will benefit the most from being able to observe this phenomenon in its sky. The movement between the constellations will be slow. In addition, it will also be observed Cardinal points and the trajectory of the Station in time.
The Planet Mercury It will unfold simulating a dance every morning from January 12 to February 26. The space station recommends to all lovers of astrophotography Take advantage of those days and capture the best images.
On January 28, the planet will reach its maximum height on the east-southeast horizon and on January 30 at 12:54 p.m. the great west elongation will occur. This will create the maximum separation between the sun and mercury above the sky.
It will start on January 14 at 9:10 p.m. at a distance of 387529 km from Earth. It will happen in the constellation Virgo.
Tumbes will be able to witness how the planet Mercury will set over the constellation Sagittarius, where the nearby Moon will look small.
It will take place at 3:53 p.m. in the constellation Capricornus. The satellite will be at a distance of 356569 km from planet Earth.
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