Moon Blocks Spica on July 13 🔭🌑

[Muichiro.T]

A spectacular event which can be interesting for the visual astronomer is the occultation of a star by the moon: there can be seen an interesting moment when the moon’s limb gradually moves toward the star and covers it and then uncovers in turn. By midnight of Saturday, July 13, a near-first quarter, 52-percent-illuminated moon will occult the bright 1st-magnitude star Spica as viewed from North America. When Spica disappears, it will do so on the moon’s side that is not well illuminated, a phenomenon that is visually impressive though scientifically unproductive On the other side, its reappearance is on the side of moon which is well lit which might give the impression of a bright star but its light is only partially as the brightness of moon washes over it. This event is observable with binoculars or a telescope and if you craved such a phenomena, you must look for recommendations about what binoculars or telescopes are recommended for Lunar Observations and Astrophotography.

 

[missyrain]

That sounds like a fantastic event for stargazers! Watching Spica disappear and reappear as it moves across the moon’s surface will be a treat, especially with a good pair of binoculars or a telescope. If you're into lunar observations, this is a great chance to see how the moon’s brightness can play tricks with the star's light. Don't miss it!

 

[utlom]

Wow, that sounds like a spectacular event for astronomy enthusiasts! Witnessing the occultation of Spica by the moon must be a breathtaking sight. It's fascinating how the moon gradually covers and then uncovers the star, especially with the contrast of illumination adding to the visual experience.

 

[Muichiro.T]

That sounds like a fantastic event for stargazers! Watching Spica disappear and reappear as it moves across the moon’s surface will be a treat, especially with a good pair of binoculars or a telescope. If you're into lunar observations, this is a great chance to see how the moon’s brightness can play tricks with the star's light. Don't miss it!

Hey, thanks for the suggestion! I'm so excited to watch Spica disappear and reappear across the moon's surface—definitely grabbing my telescope for this one! Can't wait to see the moon's brightness play tricks with the star's light!

 

[Muichiro.T]

Wow, that sounds like a spectacular event for astronomy enthusiasts! Witnessing the occultation of Spica by the moon must be a breathtaking sight. It's fascinating how the moon gradually covers and then uncovers the star, especially with the contrast of illumination adding to the visual experience.

Absolutely, it sounds like an epic celestial show! Watching the moon gradually cover and uncover Spica must be an awe-inspiring experience, especially with the contrasting illumination adding that extra wow factor—thanks for sharing this incredible suggestion!