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In Italy a glacier was covered with tarpaulin to protect it from melting. In the northern Italy, environmentalists are right now trying to cover the Presena Glacier in the Alps with tarpaulin. Long-term observations say that since 1993 the glacier has already lost more than a third of its area and the situation is getting worse.
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2020 hurricane season breaks a historic record. This year, the maximum recorded number of named hurricanes during the hurricane season reached 30. They mostly took place in the southeast coast of the United States, the Caribbean and Central America. The current hurricane season has forced thousands of people to leave their homes, and the damage caused by this natural disaster is estimated at $20 billion.
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On the last day of the month, one can observe the full moon in the sky. The ideal observation time is 14:51 (UTC). And what do people associate the full moon with? It has always been considered the most magical time of the year. Many signs and rituals are associated with it, so we have chosen the simplest and most pleasant for you: they say that if lovers kiss during the full moon, their relationship will be long and happy.
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Another meteor shower this week. On October 8, 2020 the maximum effect of the Draconid meteor shower is expected. The coordinates of the radiant during its maximum are as follows: alpha - 262 degrees, delta - + 56 degrees. Ideal time for observations: October 8 at 20:00 UT, as well as October 9 at 4:00 UT and from 9.
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Convergence of Mars and Earth in early October. First week of October 2020 will be characterized by the approach of Mars to Earth. On October 6, the distance between the two planets will be 62 million kilometers, which, by astronomical standards, is practically the minimum distance. It should be noted that the next similar convergence of Mars and Earth will occur no earlier than in 15 years.
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Already in mid-September 2020, immediately after sunset, it will be possible to observe the galaxy beautifully named as “Andromeda’s Nebula” (M31). It will be possible to see it more clearly through binoculars, and if you also have a telescope, then you will be able to see its satellites - compact elliptical galaxies M 32 and M 110.
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Great news for all those who have at home not even professional, but amateur telescopes: all week from August 3 to 9, in the evening and morning twilight, three comets will be seen in the sky simultaneously: Neowise, Panstarrs, and Lemmon. Comets move along the constellations of the Hair of Veronica and Bootes near the bright star Arcturus.
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This is the planet that will be most interesting and easiest to observe throughout July. It will become the brightest by July 14, when it is in a confrontation with the Sun and is clearly visible in the night sky. If you arrange yourself with binoculars, you will be able not only to have a good look at the disk, but also to see 4 moons of Jupiter.
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Lunar occultation of Venus on June 19, 2020 - don’t forget to see. On June 19, with daytime visibility, it will be possible to observe an eclipse (occultation) of Venus by the Moon. Lunar occultationr means that Venus will be completely closed by the Earth’s satellite, and then will appear again creating a beautiful light.
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On June 7 and 8 Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon will appear together in the night sky. This arrangement of three celestial bodies in the same line is called «dance of planets», and it can be well seen immediately after midnight. And for this, you will not even need a telescope.
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On June 5, 2020 the second lunar eclipse of this year will be observed in the sky, which will also coincide with the full moon. The eclipse will be clearly visible in different parts of the world: the inhabitants of Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, South America and southwestern Russia will be able to observe it.
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Let’s assume you are going to observe Mercury from May 15 to 22. What needs to be done to determine its location? To begin with, find Venus, the largest and brightest star, and a little lower, almost above the horizon, you can find Mercury, which also differs from other stars with its intense white light.
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