5 Upcoming Celestial Events To See In January 2024
From meteor showers to a close pass by Jupiter, the month of January 2024 has a series of offerings for astronomy enthusiasts. Take a look.
January 3-4:Quadrantids Meteor Shower
The annual Quadrantids will be 2024's first meteor shower. January 3-4 is the finest night for the 2024 Quadrantids. Meteors are more likely to appear in the constellation Bootes.
January 8:Antares and The Moon
On January 8, the star Antares, known for its reddish hue, will have a close encounter with the Moon. They will appear close together in the sky.
January 12:Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation
On January 12, Mercury has a maximum western elongation of 23.5 degrees from the Sun.
January 13:Moon at Perigee
On January 13, the Moon will be at its closest approach to Earth, known as perigee. The Moon will appear larger and brighter in our night sky.
January 18:Jupiter and The Moon
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It will be a close pass by the Moon, offering a great opportunity to observe and photograph the two together.
January 20:Pleiades and The Moon
The Moon will make a close pass to the Pleiades, an open star cluster also known as the Seven Sisters on January 20.