Mexico, DF.- Set your alarm clock 30 minutes before sunrise. Venus and Jupiter will converge in the dawn sky to provide a beautiful conjunction .
To observe it, you need a clear view of the east-northeast horizon and … that’s it. No need to use a telescope. These are the two brightest planets in the solar system, and can be seen with the naked eye even from cities with light pollution.
The show starts on August 15 with Venus and Jupiter a little more than 2 °. away. That means you could fit comfortably inside the bowl of the Big Dipper and you could hide behind the converging pair the palm of his outstretched hand.
What is Jupiter and what is Venus ? The brightness can be distinguished by its: Venus 6 times more than shines Jupiter ; this is a result of cover super reflective clouds Venus and its proximity to Earth.
After August 18, the two worlds are separated again. The mornings of 19, 20 and 21 still reward the early birds with a beautiful view, which will decrease day by day. Soon, the balance of pleasure will give way to fall asleep again later.
(This Venus and Jupiter will be the next days Image Credit:. NASA)
However, there is one more morning to watch. On August 23, a thin waning Moon will join Venus and Jupiter , thus forming a wide triangle, but beautiful about 7 ° on each side. A cosmic triangle shining through the rosy glow of dawn is a nice way to start the day.
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