The Moon will not interfere with observing the peak of the Draconid meteor shower 00:21

The moon will not interfere with viewing the peak of the Draconid meteor shower. This has been reported TASS In the press service of the Moscow Planetarium.

“Today the Moon is near its first quarter phase, which will occur on October 10,” the message says.

The planetarium’s press service noted that the Moon will disappear below the horizon after 18:30 Moscow time, about an hour after sunset, and will not interfere with observations during starfall.

It was learned that there was a Draconid meteor shower yesterday. will reach Highest activity on Wednesday night, October 9th. At this time, the number of “shooting stars” can reach 15 per hour.

October 6 astronomers reminded meThe constellation Draco can be found above the Big Dipper bucket and can be recognized by its zigzag “tail”. Last evening was particularly favorable for observing stellar falls due to the waxing phase of the Moon.

Previous inhabitants of Earth I can observe Comet C/2023 A3 is approaching our Earth for the first time in 80 thousand years.

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Source: Gazeta

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