Astronomy enthusiasts will witness a celestial spectacle even rarer than the Northern Lights on Thursday, January 23. The Moon, Saturn, and the distant planet Neptune will come together in the sky, forming a rare “triple conjunction.”
Elchi.az reports that this evening, as the Moon is in its waxing crescent phase, the alignment of the three celestial bodies will resemble a “smiling face” figure in the sky.
The crescent Moon will appear as the mouth, while Saturn and Neptune will appear as the two eyes of this smile.
Observation tips
This rare alignment will be visible shortly after sunset, quite low on the western horizon.
As darkness begins to fall, the Moon and Saturn will be easily visible to the naked eye.
Since Neptune, the third part of the alignment, is a very faint planet, you will definitely need binoculars or a telescope to see it. As the celestial bodies will be close to the horizon, it is important to choose a clear area where buildings or trees will not obstruct your view. In astronomy, the word conjunction refers to a situation where two or more celestial bodies appear very close to each other when viewed from Earth. Tonight’s triple conjunction offers an unmissable sight for both astrophotographers and nature enthusiasts.
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