2019 is featuring five eclipses, a rare planet transit, one of the best meteor showers and a super blood wolf moon, but the fun doesn't stop there.
This year bring three supermoons, a blue moon, multiple meteors showers, close approach by the Moon and Jupiter and several rocket launches.
Although We would like to talk about all the pleasures in this Extraordinary Year, Here are some Fascinating events to watch for the in the sky in 2019
January 6: Partial Solar Eclipse
In the first week of 2019, the moon will pass between the Earth and sun to stage a partial solar eclipse, NASA reports Unfortunately, it will be visible only from northeast Asia and the North Pacific, as it will happen around 8:42 p.m. ET in the United States. Sky & Telescope predicts people will see 20% of the sun covered from Beijing, 30% from Tokyo and 37% from Vladivostok, Russia.
January 21: Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse
For the first time in three years, the United States will be able to experience a total lunar eclipse.
According to NASA, it will be one of the sky's "most dazzling shows," as the moon will be at its closest point to Earth, making the moon appear slightly bigger and a lot brighter, an event that is often referred to as a "supermoon."
At around 12:12 a.m. ET, people in North and South America, as well as those in western parts of Europe and Africa, will have front-row seats to this show.
The Eta Aquarids was created by the dusty debris left behind by Halley's Comet, which flew by Earth in 1986, and although the famous comet won't be entering our solar system again until 2061, its remnants appear in our skies each year. This year is expected to put on quite a show.
May 6: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
According to NASA, we can expect a new moon two days before the meteor shower. The new moon will mean darker skies, which will make it possible for the human eye to appreciate the Eta Aquarids' dazzling show.
July 2: Total Solar Eclipse
In the late afternoon of July 2, a total solar eclipse will occur over southern parts of Chile and Argentina, and parts of the South Pacific. The entire event will take place from 12:55 to 5:50 p.m. ET, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 3:23 p.m., Sky and Telescope reports.
July 16: Partial Lunar Eclipse
We begin 2019 with a partial solar eclipse, so it's only fair we also get a lunar one.Unfortunately, the United States will not be witnessing this one,either.
South America, Europe,Africa, Asia and Australia will be able to see the full moon dive about two-thirds of the way into the Earth's umbral shadow beginning at 9:31 p.m. UT , Sky and Telescope reports.December 26: Annular Solar Eclipse
2019 closes on a high note with a rare and glorious "ring of fire."
The annular eclipse occurs when the circumference of the sun shines brightly from behind the Moon. This year, the eclipse will begin right at dawn and pass over the Arabian Peninsula and arc over areas of South Asia.
We Hope you enjoy the amazing events in the year but NEVER look at the Sun during any Solar Eclipse, as it can cause damage to your sight.
Writer: Samuel Oti Atakorah
Hypeghnewsroom
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