All month lengthy, individuals interested in searching out at the sky can observe Mars “high in the west after sunset.” Image: NASA
Bonanza for star-gazers in February! The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has come out with intriguing insights for star-gazers across the planet. In a video released by NASA, prime guidelines have been provided by the space agency that individuals can look for in the evening sky this month. February, a month which is unique for NASA, as its rover- Perseverance (along with Ingenuity helicopter) will land on the surface of Mars on February 18 right after six-and-half months of travelling in space. While this can not be straight noticed from the human eye, NASA mentioned individuals can see the red planet itself. All month lengthy, individuals interested in searching out at the sky can observe Mars “high in the west after sunset.”
Well, individuals can look at the planet and visualize the landing of a rover. NASA mentioned the planet would be visible all month lengthy just in the evening about midnight. Right next to the planet, a half-complete moon can also be at that time. This will assistance individuals recognize the red planet next to it, which is probably to have a distinctive salmon-pink colour.
NASA additional pointed out the moon movement. On February 20- 22 this month, NASA asked individuals to retain their gaze at the moon to see how it moves across the Winter Circle, also identified as Winter Hexagon. It is to note that the Winter Circle is a pattern of six vibrant stars that can be noticed in a wide area of the sky. According to NASA, just like the Summer Triangle, the Winter Circle and Winter Triangle also denote the season. This can be noticed increasing from east for the duration of the evening and they move to the western side by the finish of the season. They can be noticed in the northern hemisphere.
Another occasion highlighted by NASA to be observed is Gemini twins. There are two vibrant stars identified as Castor and Pollux (names derived from the inseparable twins from Roman and Greek mythology) of the Gemini constellation can also be noticed all through this month. The constellation will be noticed higher overhead in the south.