• January 2 – Asteroid 20 Massalia at Opposition
• January 3-4 – Lunar Occultation of Uranus
• January 17 – The Alpha Centauri Meteor Shower
• January 21 – Venus at its Best
• January 29 – The conjunction of Venus and Mars

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New Moon- January 2

The moon will officially reach its new phase this Sunday. It will be located in Sagittarius at 1:33 p.m. EST or 18:33 GMT. It will become completely hidden from view for about a day. It will also result in large tides around the world.

Quadrantids Meteor Shower- January 3-4

This meteor shower will produce bright fireballs. It is derived from the asteroid called 2003EH. It produces up to 50-100 meteors per hour, when at peak. The peak is predicted to occur on Monday. Eastern Asia will have the best show before dawn on Tuesday. The peak will occur at 21:00 GMT or 4:00 p.m. EST. As a bonus, the night will be moonless.

Full Wolf Moon- January 17

On Monday, the first full moon of the year will shine near the stars of Gemini or Cancer. This full moon is known by different names- Wolf Moon, Moon after Yule, or Old Moon. It will be visible at 6:48 p.m. EST or 23:48 GMT. The January full moon will appear smaller than those of the rest of the year. Native American and Colonial Americans named this full Moon as FULL WOLF MOON. This is because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time.

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The Pleiades- January 21

The group of cute little Seven Sisters also known as the Pleiades will be positioned high in the southern sky. The open star cluster is composed of medium-hot blue stars. Each star has a unique name- Asterope, Merope, Electra, Maia, Taygeta, Celaeno, and Alcyone. You can easily locate it. Just look above your head and a cozy group of star sisters will appear.

Moon With Mars And Venus- January 29

Early in the morning, the Moon will be in close proximity to Mars. Venus will also be visible along with these two. If you wake early, you’ll be able to locate the trio in the southeastern direction. The waning crescent moon will form a line with faint Mars and mighty Venus in the morning.

This is all for the first month of the year 2022. Here is the list of all astronomical events of February 2022.

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• March 20 & September 23 – Northern Lights At Its Best
• March End – Trio of Planets Bunched Together
• April 30 – Partial Solar Eclipse
• May 1 – Venus And Jupiter Conjunction
• May 15 to May 16 – ‘Blood Flower Moon’ Eclipse
• June 14 – Biggest Full Moon
• August 13 – Perseids Meteor Shower
• October 25 – Partial Solar Eclipse
• November 8 – Total Lunar Eclipse
• December 14 – Geminids Meteor Shower

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March 20 & September 23 – Northern Lights At Its Best

During the equinoxes, there is a better line-up between the earth’s magnetosphere and the solar wind. It will produce the most beautiful patterns with bright colors. The northern lights will also shine with all their strength due to the increased solar activity.

March End -Trio of Planets Bunched Together

During the end of March, Mars, Saturn, and Venus will appear extremely close to each other. Those who wake up early will be able to witness the trio. The three planets will be gathered in the early morning sky. This will happen during the last two weeks of March.

April 30 – Partial Solar Eclipse

When the Moon covers only a part of the Sun’s disk in the sky, a partial solar eclipse occurs. The partial solar eclipse will appear on 30 April. It will be visible in parts of Antarctica and throughout southern South America. Use solar filters to look at the Sun and try to imitate the crescent moon.

May 1 – Venus And Jupiter Conjunction

Jupiter will appear to be next to Venus planet. It will appear just before sunrise. There is a vast distance between Venus and Jupiter. But sometimes, our field of view can do wonders. The celestial illusion will create sight in which both the planets will appear to be right next to each other. On 1st May, the two planets will be just 14 arcminutes apart.

May 15 to May 16 – ‘Blood Flower Moon’ Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is perfectly aligned between the Moon and the Sun. The shadow of Earth blocks all the reflected light reaching from the Moon. It will be a major astronomical event of 2022 as the moon will turn into copper-red color. It will be visible from Canada, South America, and the US. The eclipse will last for 84 minutes.

June 14 – Biggest Full Moon

A supermoon occurs when there is a Full Moon, that is closest to the Earth. It results in a full moon that is slightly brighter and bigger than others. The first supermoon of 2022 will occur on June 14.

August 13 – Perseids Meteor Shower

Perseids are the most popular meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere. It is associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. It is capable of producing up to 100 meteors per hour. This year, the full moon will block up the visibility of the fireballs. The bright ones would still be visible regardless of the moonlit sky.

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October 25 – Partial Solar Eclipse

This will be the last solar eclipse of the year. During the partial solar eclipse, the Moon partially covers the Sun’s disk. It will be visible from Europe, the Urals, Western Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia, and the northeast of Africa. It will last for about 73 minutes.

November 8 – Total Lunar Eclipse

The final lunar eclipse of 2022 will take place before sunrise. The Moon will turn copper-red once again. That makes it a potentially majestic eclipse. This will be the final chance to witness the Blood Moon. It is not happening again until 2025. It will be visible from North America, Australia, and Southeast Asia. It will last for 84 minutes.

December 14 – Geminids Meteor Shower

Geminids meteor shower is one of the strongest meteor showers. It produces bright and intensely multi-colored meteors. It generates up to 120 meteors per hour every year. The radiant of the stream is located in the constellation Gemini. However, this year, the nearly full Moon will contest the shower. The best time to watch the meteor shower will be before the Moonrise.

These are the significant astronomical events of the year 2022. We need a pollution-free clear sky to witness the greatness of the universe. Let’s work together to keep our precious planet free from pollution.

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• Astronomical Events of January 2022
• Astronomical Events of February 2022

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• February 5 – Asteroid 20 Massalia at Opposition
• February 7 – Lunar Occultation of Uranus
• February 8 – The Alpha Centauri Meteor Shower
• February 9 – Venus at its Best
• February 12 – The conjunction of Venus and Mars
• February 16 – Snow Moon

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Asteroid 20 Massalia at Opposition: February 5

The asteroid 20 Massalia will be at the Opposition on the 5th of February. It means the asteroid will be just opposite the Sun. The earth will be in the middle. This is the best chance to observe the asteroid. It will be brightly illuminated. Though you will need a telescope.

Lunar Occultation of Uranus: February 7

The moon will directly pass through Uranus. The Uranus will hide behind the Moon. It will be visible to those who live in the South Atlantic Ocean. But don’t worry if you are not living there. Because an occultation occurs almost every month.

The Alpha Centauri Meteor Shower: February 8

The Alpha Centauri Meteor Shower will peak on the night of Feb 8. It comes into action from January 28. It stays till Feb 21. It is in the constellation centaurus. It produces around 2.5 meteors every hour. It will be visible only in the southern hemisphere.

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Venus at its Best: February 9

On Feb 9, Venus will shine with all its might. It will be the brightest, shining at a magnitude of -4.5. It will be visible low above the southeastern horizon.

The conjunction of Venus and Mars: February 12

Venus and Mars will rise in the same direction and angle. On the morning of Feb 12, they will be close to each other.

Snow Moon: Feb 16

The full moon will appear on 16 Feb. This moon is also known as Snow Moon. It is named after the snow on the ground in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also named ‘The Hunger Moon’ by the North American Tribes. It is because of the lack of food sources during mid-winter.

These are the night sky events of February 2022. Even being a dormant month, February promises us some spectacular events. So be ready with your telescope to witness the brilliance!

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What is the Annular Solar Eclipse?

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon scoots between the Earth and the Sun. They align in such a manner that the moon obstructs the path of light coming from the Sun. Due to this phenomenon, the light coming from the Sun does not reach at some areas of Earth. It casts a shadow on those areas. During an annular eclipse, the moon stays far from the Earth (Apogee). Due to the distance of the Moon, it appears smaller than the Sun in the sky. This also means that the Moon would be unable to block the entire Sun. From Earth, it appears that a smaller disc is placed over the Sun. The outer edge of the Sun remains visible. This creates a view that looks like a bright ring around the Moon. This ring is called the “Ring of Fire”.

Where will it be visible?

Some parts of Canada, Northern Russia, and Greenland will experience the annular Solar eclipse. Viewers from Northern Alaska, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia, and the eastern United States will experience a partial solar eclipse. The duration of the annular part will be 3m 5s long, while the eclipse will last for 5 hours. It will start from 08:12:20 UTC till 13:11:19 UTC. In India, it will start at 01:42 PM(IST) to 06:41 PM(IST).

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How to watch?

Because this is not a total solar eclipse, you should not be careless. Looking directly into the eclipse can cause severe damage to your eyes. So please take proper precautions before watching it. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses are not safe for looking at the Sun. You will need special eclipse glasses or other tools. You can also use a pinhole projector.

NASA had made a video in which you can see the real-time in your local area when this annular solar eclipse will occur.

The only thing left is to pray that the weather stays in our favor!

If you are not able to see the annular solar eclipse then don’t worry. Here you can watch the ring of fire live.

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June 1 – Closest approach of the Moon and Jupiter

Before dawn on 1st June, we would be able to spot Jupiter and the Moon very close together. The distance between them would be only 4°37′. It would be easily visible because the moon will make it easy to spot the pair in the constellation Aquarius. The two gas giants Jupiter and Saturn were moving towards each other last year and now they are sliding apart from each other.

June 10 – Annular solar eclipse (Aka Ring of Fire)

This is the biggest astronomical event that is about to happen in June. Many parts of the world will be able to witness this annular solar eclipse. Because of a thin ring of sunlight around the Moon’s edge, It also called the ‘Ring of Fire.’ The moon will come between the Earth and the Sun creating a spectacular fiery-looking site in the sky. It will be visible across the parts of Greenland, Northern Canada, and Siberia. The upper Northern hemisphere also will be able to see the partial eclipse. The full eclipse path will start at 9:49 UT over Northern Canada and ends in Russia at 11:33 UT. Don’t forget to put eye protection throughout the whole experience.

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June 21 – June Solstice

The longest day of the year above the equator will be on the 21st of June. It is often referred to as “summer solstice”. It marks the shift in seasons and it is celebrated in many ways. It’s the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere or the “winter solstice”.

June 24 – Strawberry Full Moon

Look towards the South East just after the sunset to watch the full moon rise gently above the horizon. It will reach its peak at 2:40 IST and 18:41 UTC. It is called the strawberry full moon after the wild strawberries that start to ripen during this month. Other names of this full moon are Rose Moon, Hot Moon, and Mead Moon.

June 27 – The Peak of The June Bootids Meteor Shower

June bootids are also known for being extremely long meteors. Though each year, the meteor hunters skip the June bootids because of their typical Zenith hourly rate which is 1-2 per hour, this meteor shower is unpredictable. It is known to have showered a burst of up to 100 meters per hour in some years. The last burst was in the year 1998. Don’t miss it because it might happen in 2021.

Apart from these events, the mighty Galactic Center of the Milky Way is also visible during June. You can take advantage of the New Moon to capture the galactic center of the Milky Way shining in the night sky.

These were the most important astronomical events of June 2021 that you should not miss. Take the advantage of the summer season and witness these beautiful wonders of the night sky!

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1. NASA

First, we have the NASA app which is more than just a stargazing app. You can watch live NASA TV, read all the latest news and featured stories. This app allows you to access everything related to NASA. It also contains a calendar of upcoming events and it is a complete app. If you are interested in space and space exploration then this is an excellent app for you.

2. SkySafari

The next stargazing app in the list of 7 Best Stargazing Apps is Skysafari. SkySafari is an astronomical guide to the night sky. You can simply hold your device to the sky and it will quickly locate planets, constellations, satellites, and millions of stars for you. It has rich graphics and contains night vision. You can also learn about the history and science of the heavens. You can watch animated meteor showers with complete information. It gives detail about each and every particular star, galaxy, and nebula in the sky.

3. Sky Map

The next astronomy app is Sky Map. This app can be used to identify planets, stars, nebulae, and more. It was originally developed by Google sky map. This app uses very vibrant icons, with the help of which you would be able to see the world and if you want to take something off the screen then you can. You can search for anything in the sky and it will point you towards it. It has more than 50 million downloads on the Google play store.

4. Heavens-Above

The next astronomy app in the list of 7 Best Astronomy Apps is Heavens-Above. This app provides predictions for passes of the International Space Station and most visible satellites in addition to the star chart. It will provide you with lots of up-to-date information on satellites and ISS Space station orbits. You can filter by minimum magnitude, set parameters forwards defined as visible, and more. It gets you the details about the orbit of any selected satellite and finds you the location of bright comets in the sky.

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5. Stellarium

The next stargazing app is Stellarium. It is loaded with information. It will tell you the position of the stars and constellations in the night sky, deep space objects, satellites overhead and it also contains in-app purchases. It shows the real-time map of the night sky on your screen. You can discover how people living in other regions of the planet see the stars by selecting the shapes of the constellations. The app is very handy and its graphics are more fascinating than other similar apps.

6. Star Walk 2

The next stargazing app in the list of 7 Best Stargazing Apps is Star walk 2. It is loaded with information. It will tell you the position of the stars and constellations in the night sky, deep space objects, satellites overhead and it also contains in-app purchases. It shows the real-time map of the night sky on your screen. If you touch the clock-face icon at the upper right corner of the screen it would allow you to select any date and time and it will let you go forward or backward in time and watch the night sky.

7. Star Chart

The last astronomy app is Star chart. It is like a virtual planetarium in your pocket. You don’t need any effort just point your Android device at the sky and it will tell you exactly what you are looking at. It also contains voice control with the help of which you can explore the solar system with commands. It displays all the 88 constellations and it has a very powerful zoom function. You can also take a look underneath the horizon. If you are looking for facts on what you are looking at you just have to tap on it and you get all the pieces of information about the object.

Bonus App: Night Shift

And here is the bonus astronomy app for you guys! The name of the app is Night Shift. It gives you the worldwide stargazing conditions and forecast and celestial event calendar. You can explore any location in the world and find the best observing opportunities. You will also get notifications when conditions are good for your favorite observing locations. It also tells you about the visible planets, active meteor showers, and much more stuff. Its layout is quite simple and it is easy to use and navigate.

If you are a budding astronomer, any one of the above 7 stargazing apps would be a great help for you. If you know about some other amazing astronomy apps you can tell us in the comments section!

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