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April 2021 compared to Aprils from 1920 to 2020
Here is how hot April 2021 was forecast compared to all April months from 1920 to 2020.
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February 2021 compared to Februarys from 1920 to 2020
Here is how hot February 2021 was compared to all February months from 1920 to 2020.
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Cassiopeia and Parade of Planets
On Sunday, February 14, 2021 we recommend you to find in the sky a bright variable star of V Cassiopeia, which will reach its maximum brightness exactly by St Valentine’s Day In addition, this week you can observe not only the planets one by one, but the real parade of 4 of them: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn.
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Solar Eclipses: 2021 to 2030
Solar Eclipses Around the Globe from 2021 to 2030. (Source: eclipsewise.com)
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What Will The January Sky Show Us?
The night sky in January is traditionally considered the most beautiful and generous for astronomical observations’ lovers. The bright constellations of Orion, Taurus and Auriga will be clearly visible above the southern horizon. In addition, it will also be possible to perfectly see the Horsehead and Orion nebulae, as well as the most beautiful star clusters of the Pleiades and Hyades.
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Glacier Covered with Tarpaulin
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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How Many Hurricanes Did 2020 Bring?
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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Watching the full moon on October 31, 2020
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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Draconid Meteor Shower
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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Mars and Earth Convergence
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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Observing the Andromeda's Nebula
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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August 2020: Comets
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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