Scientists have named the main astronomical events of 2018

Techno 31 December, 2017

2017-12-30 14:50

Scientists have named the main astronomical events of 2018
The corresponding list was published in a scientific journal.

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Scientists have named the main astronomical events of 2018, reports Rus.Media. The corresponding list was published in a scientific journal. It contains all the phenomena that the inhabitants of the Earth will be able to watch in the coming year.

The report noted that one of the important phenomena will occur on January 1, just after the New year. The scientists said that the Earth will be clearly seen mercury, however this will need to get up early, until the Sun came up. After a week, January 7, earthlings will be able to observe another phenomenon – the parade of planets. Then you can enjoy views of Mars and Jupiter. It is interesting that before the “parade” January 11 will be joined by the Moon. Further, 27 Jan earth satellite is fully eclipsed by the star called Aldebaran. After 4 days, January 31, will be a total lunar Eclipse, which can be observed even from the most remote corners of the planet. At this January’s space adventure ends.

But starting from 19 February, the entire planet could be considered mercury, which will be visible for 4 months. In may, the same story again and Venus.

An interesting phenomenon happens in July, when the 28th of Mars come the closest distance to the Earth. In late August-early October and December in Russia will be good visible meteor showers that also can be see from almost any part of the Russian Federation.