Starfalls (the Taurids meteor shower and the bewitching Leonids), the full moon, which our ancestors called beaver, frosty or hunting, the new moon - November 2022 is rich in astronomical phenomena.

Starfalls (the Taurids meteor shower and the bewitching Leonids), the full moon, which our ancestors called beaver, frosty or hunting, the new moon - November 2022 is rich in astronomical phenomena.

                                                                                                                         Lovtsova Angelica Fedorovna.

                                                                                                                      Moscow, Eastern district.

                                                                                                              ANO OO "Russian International School"

On November 4-5, it will be possible to observe the Taurids in the starry sky. This is a small meteor shower, with a frequency of about 5-10 m/h. The unusual feature of this November phenomenon is that it appears as two separate streams. The first is created by the remnants of the asteroid 2004 TG10, and the second is from the Encke comet. Every year, such meteor shower can be observed in the period from September 7 to December 10. In 2022, its maximum is expected on the night of November 4. On the same day, immediately after midnight, an almost full moon will come - only the brightest objects will be visible in the sky. Astronomers warn that meteors will arrive from the side of the constellation Taurus.

On November 8, the full moon will come. November 8 - Full Moon. The satellite will be on the opposite side of the planet and will be fully illuminated by the sun's rays. The phase will begin at 14:02. The ancient Indian tribes called it the beaver moon, because these animals began to install dams. Also known as frosty or hunting

On November 8, there will be a total lunar eclipse - when the satellite passes completely through the earth's shadow. At this time, the Moon gradually darkens, acquiring notes of rust or a bloody color. The eclipse can be observed from Russia, Japan, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, as well as the western and central parts of North America.

On November 17-18, we are waiting for the Leonid meteor shower. This meteor shower is created from the residual material of comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, discovered in 1865. The celestial phenomenon can be observed after midnight in the sky from the side of the constellation Leo.

November 24 at 01:57 a new moon will come

The satellite is not illuminated by sunlight, so it will not appear in the night sky. The phase will begin at 01:57. This is the best time to observe faint celestial objects, such as star clusters and galaxies, as astronomers will not be distracted by excessive moonlight