Jordan is on a date with an astronomical phenomenon called “conjunction” next Friday

Weather of Arabia - The President of the Jordanian Astronomical Society, Ammar Al-Sakkji, stated that Jordan will soon witness an astronomical phenomenon known as “convergence,” as the opposition between Jupiter and the sun will occur next Friday at exactly 7:51 a.m. He indicated that the beginning of seeing Jupiter will be the evening of the same day. In the sky of Jordan at 5:42 pm , those wishing to follow this phenomenon will be able to do so at different times depending on their location in the world.

Jupiter will be observed as it rises in Aries, and can be seen clearly by looking at the opposite side of where the sun sets.

What is the phenomenon of contrast?

“Convergence” occurs in astronomy when the two celestial bodies are located at the opposite point relative to the observer on the ground, where the angle between them becomes approximately 180 degrees , according to the words of the President of the Jordanian Astronomical Society, Ammar Al-Sakkji, who said that this is an annual opportunity to see the giant planet with the Earth between it and the sun. almost.

During this geometric position, Jupiter appears in the form of a large bright dot, reflecting 100% of the rays falling on it, and Jupiter is “at the closest possible point to Earth,” that is,   The point of perihelion, specifically on the night of Wednesday/Thursday the first of November, with a distance of approximately 595 million kilometers between it and the Earth .

This appropriate time gives the opportunity to view and monitor the most famous moons of Jupiter, known as the Galilean moons , which are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. They can be viewed using a small telescope or monitor. Jupiter is distinguished by its remarkable brightness throughout the night, as its brightness reaches a value estimated at about -2.91 .

To observe Jupiter easily, it is recommended to look towards the sky in the direction of the brightest celestial body in the period from sunset until midnight, or you can follow it on the day of “opposition” which coincides with Friday, as Jupiter’s rise occurs after sunset, and it continues to cross the sky throughout the night.

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Jupiter

Jupiter is located at an estimated distance of about 601 million miles from Earth, and is considered one of the most prominent planets in our solar system. In fact, Jupiter is considered the largest planet in our solar system by a large margin, as its combined mass is approximately 2.5 times the mass of all the other planets in the solar system combined. .

The color of Jupiter is yellow-orange , however, it mainly reflects the blue and white rays of the spectrum. Jupiter's outer atmosphere consists mainly of hydrogen and helium, with some water droplets, ice crystals, and ammonia crystals. When these elements form in the form of clouds and clouds, they create various colors. They include white, orange, brown, and red on Jupiter's surface. Jupiter is generally composed of gases; It is therefore classified as a "gas giant" .

As for Jupiter's rings, this planet has four groups of rings that consist of dust and small pieces of rock. These groups include the corona ring, the main ring, the Amalthea Gossamer rings, and the Tippi Gossamer ring. All of the giant planets in our solar system have rings around them. However, most of these The rings are difficult to see; Due to the lack of light reflection from it.

As for the length of time required to reach Jupiter, NASA astronomers have found that on average it takes six years to reach Jupiter from Earth. However, we must note that the distance between Jupiter and Earth is constantly changing due to the movement of the planets in their orbits, and when Jupiter is closest For Earth in its orbit, it could be about 365 million miles away. When it is farthest here, it could be about 601 million miles away, indicating that the last time a spacecraft was sent to Jupiter was in 1989.

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The reason for naming Jupiter by its name and its relationship to its brightness

The origins of the name Jupiter in Arab culture go back to its beauty and brightness, and it was also known as the planet of happiness and optimism , and because it goes or spreads on its way without breaking, and in the latest information, it is indicated that there are 95 moons around Jupiter with confirmed orbits, and Jupiter requires about 11.86 Earth years to complete Its revolution around the sun, and since the Earth takes one year to complete its revolution around the sun, this astronomical “convergence” event is repeated once every 13 months , with the next opposition scheduled for December 2024, when Jupiter will be in Taurus.

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