TON this week, the sky does not spare itself, but will give one of its sweetest and most suggestive shows. Next September 19thtwo of the brightest stars, They will meet in the firmament: the thin sickle of the moon and the bright planet Venus. It is not just an alignment, but a conjunction that will make them appear incredibly close, as if to touch each other in what the fans call the “celestial kiss”. The phenomenon will take place at dawncreating a very romantic scene.
Celestial and special “kiss” between Luna and Venus
This fascinating astronomical event takes place when two or more celestial bodies, on their path, are found on the same visual ray from our perspective on Earth. The real wonder of 19 September is that it will not only be two, But three protagonists of this cosmic dance. The pair formed by Luna and Venus will also join the Stella Regolo, the brightest gem of the lion’s constellation. Venus and the Moon will position themselves in such a way that they almost seem to touch each other, With Regolo to do as a splendid stage companioncompleting a picture of rare beauty that lends itself perfectly to be immortalized in a photograph.
When and where to observe the “kiss”
The appointment is set for the early hours of the morning, before dawn. This is a crucial detail: in order not to miss the event, you will have to aim for your eyes to the eastern sky. Their light will be so intense that no telescope or binoculars will be necessary: The conjunction will be perfectly visible to the naked eye.
The splendid Luna-Venere conjunction: an event that promises to leave you speechless (Getty)
An even rarer celestial phenomenon
If on the one hand the proximity of the three stars will be an unmissable show for everyone, it is interesting to know that in some regions of the world, such as some parts of the North-Western Canadaof theNorthern Alaskafrom the Greenlandof theIceland and in some areas of theEuropefrom the Russiaof Middle East and of theAfrica, A further magic will also take place: Venus’ lunar concealment. It is an even rarer event in which the moon passes right in front of the planet, temporarily hiding it from our sight.
Celeste Moon and Venus kiss: an invitation to look up
The beauty of this event lies in its immediacy and accessibility. It is not necessary to be expert astronomy, to appreciate the moment when two of the brightest celestial bodies of our sky meet in such an intimate dance. But, beyond beauty, The phenomenon is also a reminder of the fact that the universe is a constantly evolving placethat there are incredible shows that take place every day, just above our heads and, sometimes, can also be seen here. The 19th morning will be an example.