Astronomers spoke about the most remarkable events of January

2023-12-29 22:10:55

In January, astronomy lovers will be able to see the peak of the Quadrantids starfall, the closest approach of comet 62P/Zijinshan to Earth and a “mini-parade of planets,” reports starwalk.space.

The Quadrantids meteor shower peaks on January 4th. The number of shooting stars is expected to be around 80 per hour.

On January 25th there is a full moon.

The alignment of the planetary parade, during which Mercury, Venus and Mars will line up in the sky, will occur on January 27.

Comet 62P/Zijinshan will approach Earth on January 29. Its magnitude will be 9.0, that is, it will not be visible to the naked eye, astrophysicists report.