Maximum meteor shower, last supermoon of 2024 awaits Vietnamese people

Meteor showers, supermoons... appearing this November are anticipated by many Vietnamese astronomy lovers.

The Hanoi Astronomical Society (HAS) and experts have predicted interesting astronomical phenomena that can be observed in the sky of Vietnam this November. What's interesting?

Taurids meteor shower awaits Vietnamese people to watch this November

PHOTO: LUU HOAI NAM

1. New Moon (November 1)

The moon is on the same side of the earth as the sun and is not visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 7:49 p.m. (GMT). This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

2. Taurids Meteor Shower (November 4 - 5)

The Taurids is a minor meteor shower that produces about 5 to 10 meteors per hour. It is unique in that it is made up of two separate showers. The first shower is produced by dust particles left behind by asteroid 2004 TG10. The second shower is produced by debris left behind by comet 2P Encke. The shower runs annually from September 7 to December 10. It peaks this year on the night of November 4. The first quarter moon will obscure all but the brightest meteors this year. If you are patient, you may still be able to catch a few good ones. The best viewing will be just after midnight from a dark location away from city lights. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Taurus, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

November sky has many interesting astronomical events

PHOTO: HUY HYUNH

3. Saturn meets the moon (November 10 - 11)

As the moon makes its monthly orbit around Earth, it will pass close to Saturn on November 10-11. This will happen again on December 8, 2024 and January 4, 2025. Saturn will be very close to the moon. The moon's orientation and distance from Saturn will change slightly depending on where you are on Earth.

4. Full moon, super moon (November 15)

The moon will be on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 4:30 a.m. ET. This is the last of four supermoons of 2024. The moon will be near its closest point to the Earth and may appear slightly larger and brighter than usual.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ky-thu-thang-11-mua-sao-bang-cuc-dai-sieu-trang-cuoi-cung-2024-cho-nguoi-viet-185241030095310393.htm