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| North-west morning sky on Saturday, April 27 as seen from Adelaide at 02:01 ACST. The Moon is nearly to cowl (occult) the brilliant star Sigma Scorpii. The inset reveals the moon at 3:32 ACST because the moon strikes off Sigma Scorpii. Click on to embiggen | North-west morning sky on Saturday, April 27 as seen from Melbourne at 02:48 AEST. The Moon is nearly to cowl (occult) the brilliant star Sigma Scorpii.The inset reveals the moon at 4:15 AEST because the moon strikes off Sigma Scorpii. Click on to embiggen | North-east night sky on Friday, April 26 as seen from Perth at 23:49 AWST. The Moon is nearly to cowl (occult) the brilliant star Sigma Scorpii. The inset reveals the moon at 1:06 AWST on the twenty seventh because the moon strikes off Sigma Scorpii. Click on to embiggen |
On the morning of Saturday, April 27, the brilliant star Sigma Scorpii (Alniyat) within the head of the Scorpion is occulted by the Moon. Sigma Scorpii is among the two shiny stars flanking the brilliant crimson star Antares.
The occultation happens with the Moon excessive above the north-western horizon initially for the japanese and central states. Perth sees the occultation begin simply earlier than midnight above the north japanese horizon. Darwin misses out though Sigma Scorpii will probably be seen very close to to the Moon. Disappearance and look instances are given within the desk beneath. Different places will see the occultation at an identical time for cities at an identical latitude.
Whereas the occultation is seen to the unaided eye, the sight will probably be higher in binoculars or a small telescope. Arrange forward of time so that you could be certain all the things is working nicely and you’ll watch the whole occasion comfortably. Sigma Scorpii will probably be clearly seen to the unaided eye close to the Moon.
To the east, Saturn will rise whereas the occultation is ongoing, adopted by Mars. Round daybreak the lineup Of Saturn, Mars and Mercury will probably be seen.
| Place | Disappears Shiny Limb | Reappears Darkish Limb | Astronomical Twilight |
| Adelaide ACST | 02:01 | 03:32 | 05:23 |
| Brisbane AEST | 03:12 | 04:27 | 04:52 |
| Canberra AEST | 02:55 | 04:24 | 05:11 |
| Darwin ACST | – | – | 05:41 |
| Hobart AEST | 02:58 | 04:15 | 04:51 |
| Melbourne AEST | 02:48 | 04:15 | 05:29 |
| Perth AWST | 23:49 (twenty sixth) | 01:06 | 05:23 |
| Sydney AEST | 03:01 | 04:28 | 05:03 |
Labels: binocular, Moon, Occultation, star, unaided eye
