In the European part of Russia on July 14 it will be possible to see the connection of the Moon and Mars – TASS

MOSCOW, July 14. / TASS /. The connection of the Moon and Mars can be seen at 21.43 Moscow time on the European part of Russia, reported popular science portal “Attic”. This is the only connection between two planets, which will be seen in Moscow in July.

Watch this astronomical event will be in the south-western part of the sky near the horizon in the constellation of Libra in the European part of Russia. Earth’s satellite will be held at 7 ° north of the planet.

The compound is called in astronomy, this configuration of celestial bodies at which their ecliptic longitude are equal, that is in one of the projections of the Moon and Mars will be on the same line. In other words, Mars will be visible in the sky very close to the Moon.

Not long ago, Mars was in opposition, that is as close to the Earth, and now can be seen in the sky better than usual. Mars Glitter will be -1 magnitude – the brightness of Mars will be the same as that of the brightest stars in the northern hemisphere

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