The bright planets Jupiter and Venus form these days the phenomenon of planetary conjunction as they draw closer to each other.
According to Agapios Elia, a practicing astronomer/astronomy guide from 1010 Observatory, the bright planets Jupiter and Venus offer a beautiful sight these days, and as night falls, they appear in the west with an increasingly smaller distance between them. On March 2, the two planets will be in their closest conjunction.
He said that the two planets will come close enough to each other that they will be simultaneously visible through binoculars and telescopes.
With a naked eye, the two bright planets are very easily visible and for this reason, the public is urged to observe the phenomenon throughout its duration, but especially on March 2. Earlier, on February 21 – 23, the Moon will appear to approach the two bright planets and the three celestial bodies will appear close, offering a spectacular sight.
The previous conjunction of Jupiter and Venus occurred on May 1, 2022 and was visible in the morning sky.
To observe the phenomenon, he said, it is not necessary to use special equipment, since these heavenly bodies are the brightest in the night sky and are very easily observed with the naked eye.
All is needed, he said, is an unobstructed view of the western sky.
The best time to observe the phenomenon is shortly after sunset until approximately 19:00 at night, he concluded.
Source: Cyprus News Agency