What knowledge points do you need to reserve besides long guns and short guns to see the moon?

There will be a "super blue moon"+total lunar eclipse tonight! How much do you know about the 20 18 Sky Watching Strategy?

65438+1October 3 1 news, Beijing time 65438+1October 3 1 Sunday night, the long-awaited "super blue moon+total lunar eclipse" will appear in the sky. In addition to long guns and short guns, what knowledge points do you need to reserve to watch the moon? Accept this strategy of enjoying the moon, so that you can come prepared and enjoy it.

The moon is rare.

The moon, now full of the sea, is the "food" of Tianya. Why is the combination of "super blue moon" and total lunar eclipse so eye-catching?

Data Map: On September 27th, 20 15, local time, a huge "super blood moon" hung in the sky of Brighton, the southern British city.

In fact, the "blue moon" is not uncommon, but if the "blue moon" is a "super moon" and a total lunar eclipse occurs at the same time, it is a very rare astronomical phenomenon. The "super moon" and the total lunar eclipse appeared together, only five times in the 20th century, and the last appearance of this phenomenon can be traced back to1March 3, 8661.

In 20 18, the earth will experience two total lunar eclipses, and the other one will appear at 3:30-5:00 am on July 28th, Beijing time.

Understand a picture: What are "blue moon" and "blood moon"

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"Blue Moon" certainly does not describe the color of the moon. "blue moon" literally translates from English "Blue Moon", which means "rare thing". In astronomy, the "blue moon" is the second full moon in a month. Because it is rare, it is called "blue moon".

"Super moon" refers to the "chubby figure" of the moon. When this "blue moon" happened, the moon was just near the perigee. Seen from the earth with naked eyes, the moon looks bigger than usual.

What is the connection between the total lunar eclipse and the "blood moon"? In fact, when a total lunar eclipse occurs, there will be a "blood moon". The phenomenon of total lunar eclipse includes initial loss, lack of food, lack of food, light production and last contact. The highlight of this total eclipse will appear around 20: 52, and the total eclipse phase will last for 1 hour 16 minutes.

Guide to enjoying the moon

The "Super Blue Moon" and the "Great Drama" of the total lunar eclipse will be staged in most parts of China. The main process of the total lunar eclipse takes place in the first half of the night, which is very conducive to observation and shooting. At the same time, you can also see the Pacific region of the world and the west coast of North America.

Unlike the total solar eclipse, the total lunar eclipse does not require high viewing equipment. Therefore, to watch the total lunar eclipse, what you need to prepare is ... in a sunny place where you can see the moon, eat and wear warm clothes and polish your eyes.

What do you know about the astronomical phenomena of 20 18?

Besides the "Super Blood Moon" in June+10/October 3 1 and the astronomical "Theater" in 20 18 in 5438, what other astronomical wonders are worth looking forward to? Let's take a look together ~

It takes 17 years for Mars to miss.

On July 27th, Mars will collide with the sun,/kloc-once every six years, and the domestic observation conditions are good. Mars was called "twinkle" in ancient China. It looked like a fire because its surface was covered with iron oxide dust. On July 27th, if you see a strange red star, it is Mars.

Go to the meteor shower with you.

There are still two meteor showers worth observing this year, and the romantic demand of "watching the meteor shower with you" is expected to come true.

Data Map: On February 6, 20 17, 15, the Gemini meteor shower appeared over Vladivostok, Russia, and it was like a fairyland.

On August 13, the huge Perseid meteor shower will "arrival" the earth, and the zenith flow is predicted to be about every hour 100, and the observation conditions are good.

There will be a Gemini meteor shower in the evening of 65438+February and 65438+April, which is bright, moderate in speed and long in duration, and the observation conditions are good in the second half of the night.

There will be a "partial solar eclipse and sunset".

A partial solar eclipse will appear on August 1 1 day, which can be seen in most parts of China. Although the whole process of partial solar eclipse in China cannot be observed due to geographical factors, the "tail" of partial solar eclipse is also worth looking forward to.

Everyone is ready to see the blue moon tonight.