You can spot them, and come to know them as faithful friends, if you try. The planet Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation of 23.6 degrees from the Sun. Post your planet photos at EarthSky Community Photos. From the Southern Hemisphere, Mars is seen high in the northern sky at nightfall. The Eta Aquarids is an above average shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. This phase occurs at 05:08 UTC. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise. The Moon will be near its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout most of eastern Africa, the Middle East, and southern Asia. Saturn and Jupiter’s alignment will create a “Christmas Star.”. Due to its distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes. This phase occurs at 14:51 UTC. This planet outshines all the stars, plus it’s near another bright planet, Saturn. It has also been known as the Travel Moon and the Blood Moon. 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. The morning of the 15th could also be nearly as active this year. … Venus, the brightest planet, is in the east before sunrise. Enjoy Jupiter and Saturn this month. SHARES. Naval Observatory, The Old Farmer's Almanac., and the American Meteor Society. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. The first quarter moon should set just after midnight leaving dark skies for what could be a good show. July 5 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Let the young moon help you to locate Mercury after sunset on January 14, 15 and 16, 2021. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. June 4 - Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation. The Sun's corona is not visible during an annular eclipse. At temperate latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere, Venus rises a little less than 1 1/2 hours before the sun all through December. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Hunters Moon because at this time of year the leaves are falling and the game is fat and ready to hunt. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise. Saturn and Jupiter will have a rare meeting from our vantage point on Dec. 21, 2020. This phase occurs at 07:34 UTC. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This is also the third of four supermoons for 2020 and will be the closest and brightest full moon of the year. It is thought to be produced by dust grains left behind by an extinct comet known as 2003 EH1, which was discovered in 2003. It peaks this year on the night of the 13th and morning of the 14th. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset. Hartigan said the planetary duo will appear low in the western sky for about an hour after sunset each evening. Best viewing will be just after midnight from a dark location far away from city lights. The last great Jupiter-Saturn conjunction was May 28, 2000. If you are patient, you may still be able to catch a few good ones. This is also the last of four supermoons for 2020. Look for the waxing crescent moon near Jupiter and Saturn on December 16 and 17, 2020. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Taurus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. In the months following this close approach, the comet is expected to brighten. This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter and its moons. It peaks this year on the the night of the 11th and morning of the 12th. The Moon will be near its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual. Rare planetary alignment to make “Christmas star” this December. Look to the west just after sunset for this impressive and rare planetary pair. Watch for the waxing gibbous moon near the red planet Mars on the sky’s dome for several days, centered on or near December 23, 2020. But it's been 800 years since they came as close to each other as they will on Dec. 21, 2020. Best viewing will be just after midnight from a dark location far away from city lights. The nearly new moon will ensure dark skies for what should be a good show this year. Let the moon help guide your eye to Mars for several nights centered on or near December 23. They’ll reach their great conjunction on December 21, appearing only 1/5 of a moon-diameter apart. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. November 30 - Full Moon. The nearly full moon will block out all but the brightest meteors this year. SHARE. The Moon will be at its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual. July 20 - New Moon. For the first time since the year 2000, Jupiter and Saturn will have a great conjunction this year, on December 21, 2020. This shower is unique in that it has a cyclonic peak about every 33 years where hundreds of meteors per hour can be seen. The nearly full moon will be a problem this year, blocking out all but the brightest meteors. March 24 - Venus at Greatest Eastern Elongation. Watch for the waning crescent moon to shine with Venus in the morning sky for several days, centered around December 12. This phase occurs at 02:27 UTC. The thickness of the Earth’s atmosphere near the horizon tends to blur the view of Jupiter’s moons and Saturn’s rings. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Snow Moon because the heaviest snows usually fell during this time of the year. Messier Album | The Solar System | The Constellations | Celestial Objects A medium-sized or larger telescope will allow you to see Saturn's rings and a few of its brightest moons. This is also the first of four supermoons for 2020. Star-gazers have been waiting for this rare moment to happen since this summer. July 22 - Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation. Since this is the second full moon in the same month, it is sometimes referred to as a blue moon. A medium-sized telescope should be able to show you some of the details in Jupiter's cloud bands. Are you an early riser? You can use the UTC clock widget below to figure out how many hours to add or subtract for your local time. The Quadrantids is an above average shower with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Worm Moon because this was the time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would reappear. A conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn will take place on December 21. This is the best time to view Venus since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. It peaks this year on the the night of the 29th and morning of the 30th. This phase occurs at 05:23 UTC. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. This is the best time to view and photograph Mars. 2020’s Winter Solstice Rare Planetary Alignment. Astronomers use the word conjunction to describe meetings of planets and other objects on our sky’s dome. This phase occurs at 15:33 UTC. The planet Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation of 18.2 degrees from the Sun. The Draconids is a minor meteor shower producing only about 10 meteors per hour. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. Mars lords over the southeastern sky as darkness falls in December from northerly latitudes. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks the Sun, revealing the Sun's beautiful outer atmosphere known as the corona. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset. October 29, 30 - Southern Taurids Meteor Shower. The Southern Taurids is produced by debris left behind by Comet 2P Encke. June 20 - June Solstice. But look out, because December is set to deliver some of the most extraordinary planetary alignments and powerful lunations of the year so far, making astrology of the 2020 … March 20 - March Equinox. In December 2020, Venus will start the month about 89% illuminated and then end the month about 94% illuminated. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. In the Northern Hemisphere, the rate can reach about 30 meteors per hour. EarthSky lunar calendars are back in stock! The planet Mercury reaches greatest western elongation of 20.1 degrees from the Sun. In the year 2020, three major planetary cycles complete and begin anew, creating a "Societal Reset" and the start of "The Great Transformation" occurring throughout the new decade, 2020-2030. • The Saturn-Pluto synod occurs on January 10, 2020, initiating a new 34-year cycle. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Cold Moon because this is the time of year when the cold winter air settles in and the nights become long and dark. It is considered by many to be the best shower in the heavens, producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak. November 02, 2020 Planetary Alignment. February 23 - New Moon. 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. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. March 9 - Full Moon, Supermoon. This is also the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere. It is produced by debris left behind by an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon, which was discovered in 1982. Thanks, Paul! This phase occurs at 19:23 UTC. The Leonids is an average shower, producing up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak. November 15 - New Moon. September 17 - New Moon. The Geminids is the king of the meteor showers. ... November 24, 2020 - … July 20 - Saturn at Opposition. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Leo, but can appear anywhere in the sky. July 28, 29 - Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. This phase occurs at 03:30 UTC. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. Subscribe to EarthSky News by email. 22 november 2020 Set up your telescope, hope for a clear night, and get ready. 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. This is the best time to view and photograph Neptune. This phase occurs at 17:48 UTC. Jupiter and Saturn will have their once-in-20-years conjunction on December 21. Image via UCLA. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise. On December 21 the Christmas star will be visible, though it isn't actually a star at all. Content from this Website may not be used in any form without written permission from the site owner. This moon has also been known as the Green Corn Moon and the Grain Moon. The crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving dark skies for what should be an excellent show. May 4, 5 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The shower runs annually from October 20 to December 10. The next great conjunction will occur on 21 December 2020. Jupiter and Saturn come out first thing at nightfall in December 2020, and will continue to do so until the year’s end. Mercury won’t be easy to catch this month from anywhere around the world. By: Courtney Mroch. This moon has also been known as the Long Nights Moon and the Moon Before Yule. The planet Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation of 46.1 degrees from the Sun. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which was first discovered in 1790. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Beaver Moon because this was the time of year to set the beaver traps before the swamps and rivers froze. It is produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht. December 14 - New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. The shower runs annually from October 6-10 and peaks this year on the the night of the 7th. This shower is, however, famous for producing a higher than normal percentage of bright fireballs. It peaks this year on the night of the 28th and morning of the 29th. It’s actually the alignment of two planets — Jupiter and Saturn — which happens every 20 years or so. That last of these occurred in 2001. By bright planet, we mean any solar system planet that is easily visible without an optical aid and that has been watched by our ancestors since time immemorial. It also coincides with the peak of the strawberry harvesting season. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. the full energetic impact of this alignment will hit the earth at 11:11amutc on 11/11/2020! Planetary alignment to create a ‘Christmas star’ December 8, 2020 by Religion News Service Leave a Comment (RNS) — A star, a star will dance in the night on Dec. 21. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. October 7 - Draconids Meteor Shower. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. The shower runs annually from July 12 to August 23. This phase occurs at 09:32 UTC. The Northern Taurids is a long-running minor meteor shower producing only about 5-10 meteors per hour. They will be so close that they will appear to make a bright double planet. With: 0 Comments. It peaks this year on the night of the 21st and the morning of of the 22nd. Visit EarthSky’s Best Places to Stargaze to find a dark-sky location near you. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. November 30 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The shower runs annually from December 7-17. Astrophoto Gallery | Astronomy Suppliers | Astronomy Resources | My Sky. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. The Lyrids is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. Mercury starts out the month in the morning sky and ends the month in the evening sky. Watch for these worlds to edge closer and closer together throughout the first three weeks of December 2020. This moon has also been known as the Crow Moon, the Crust Moon, the Sap Moon, and the Lenten Moon. The June solstice occurs at 21:43 UTC. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far away from the Earth to completely cover the Sun. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. The planet Mercury reaches greatest western elongation of 27.8 degrees from the Sun. 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. How To Witness Astronomy’s Once-In-A-Lifetime Planetary Alignment On December 21. October 31 - Full Moon, Blue Moon. The second quarter moon will ensure dark skies in the early evening for what should be a good show. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. Bottom line: December 2020 presents three bright planets in the evening sky: Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, plus the brightest planet of them all in the morning sky: Venus. The waxing crescent moon will set before midnight leaving dark skies for what should be a good show. Bruce McClure has served as lead writer for EarthSky's popular Tonight pages since 2004. Great conjunctions of these two giant worlds happen every 20 years, but this year’s event will be the closest Jupiter-Saturn conjunction since the year 1623. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Gemini, but can appear anywhere in the sky. December 13, 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower. In October 2020, Mars was brighter than it will be again until September 2035. March 24 - New Moon. This phase occurs at 02:35 UTC. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. In their outward order from the sun, the five bright planets are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. December 30 - Full Moon. Click here for recommended almanacs. The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. These planets actually do appear bright in our sky. Actually, it … Sea and Sky receives commissions for purchases made through links on this site. The Southern Taurids is a long-running minor meteor shower producing only about 5-10 meteors per hour. The last great conjunction occurred in the year 2000. This is the best time to view Venus since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. These meteors can sometimes produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information). March 24 - Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation. To search this site, type your search word(s) in the The shower runs annually from April 16-25. Most of the activity is seen in the Southern Hemisphere. This phase occurs at 04:44 UTC. The next one will be December 21, 2020. This full moon is also known as the Harvest Moon. This phase occurs at 16:18 UTC. February 10 - Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation. View at EarthSky Community Photos. The shower runs annually from December 17-25. December 11, 2020. The “conjunction,” or alignment, of the two planets hasn’t happened since 1226. The shower runs annually from December 17-25. It peaks this year on the night of the 3rd and morning of the 4th. Look first for brilliant Jupiter; Saturn is the bright object immediately to Jupiter’s east for the first three weeks of December. The celestial synchronisation has been in the works since summer as Jupiter and Saturn have been moving closer together in the night sky, and between 16-25 December they'll … Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. This phenomenon will occur as the So . Read more. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. 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. On December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will align to light up the sky for a rare astronomical spectacle, a sight that's not been seen since 1226. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This moon has also been known as the Corn Planting Moon and the Milk Moon. You can’t miss these two. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the September equinox each year. You probably won’t see Mercury, the innermost planet, until January 2021. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Taurus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. A great conjunction is a conjunction of the planets Jupiter and Saturn, when the two planets appear closest together in the sky.Conjunctions occur every 19.6 years, on average, when Jupiter 'overtakes' Saturn in the sky due to the combined effect of Jupiter's approximately 11.9-year orbital period and Saturn's 29.5-year orbital period. April 21, 22 - Lyrids Meteor Shower. Look for the bright planet in the western sky after sunset. This is the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of summer (summer solstice) in the Southern Hemisphere. January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower. October 16 - New Moon. As viewed through the telescope, Venus’ waxing gibbous phase will widen, yet its overall disk size will shrink. Don’t miss anything. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861. December 21 - Rare Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. The South Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its southernmost position in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.44 degrees south latitude. The Delta Aquarids is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's partial shadow, or penumbra. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information) (NASA Interactive Google Map). It peaks this year on the night of 4th and morning of the 5th. Most of the astronomical events on this calendar can be seen with unaided eye, although some may require a good pair of binoculars for best viewing. The second quarter moon will block many of the fainter meteors this year. For the first time in almost 800 years, Saturn and Jupiter will be aligning in December 2020. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information). The Orionids is an average shower producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It peaks this year on the night of the 16th and morning of the 17th. All content on this site is Copyright © 1998 - 2016 by Sea and Sky. Venus’ disk is 89% illuminated in early December, and 94% illuminated by the month’s end; Venus’ angular diameter, on the other hand, will shrink to about 91% of its initial size by late December. It peaks this year on the night of the 11th and morning of the 12th. They are typically as bright as – or brighter than – the brightest stars. June 21 - Annular Solar Eclipse. November 10 - Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation. July 5 - Full Moon. The Ursids is a minor meteor shower producing about 5-10 meteors per hour. August 13 - Venus at Greatest Western Elongation. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, but can appear anywhere in the sky. Venus – the brightest planet – reached its greatest elongation from the sun in the morning sky on August 12 or 13 (depending upon your time zone). Meteors will radiate from the constellation Draco, but can appear anywhere in the sky. This phase occurs at 19:32 UTC. December 21 - December Solstice. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Please note that all dates and times are given in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) must be converted to your local date and time. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Bootes, but can appear anywhere in the sky. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of Europe, Africa, Asia, the Indian Ocean, and Australia. 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