Occultation of two AND 3 Scorpii , Sunday August 3

The northern sky at 19:01 ACST Sunday August 3 as seen from Adelaide. The moon is about to occult the star 2 Scorpii. The inset reveals the telescopic view on the time. (click on to embiggen). Click on to embiggen	The northern sky at 19:55 AEST Sunday August 3 as seen from Sydney. The moon is about to occult the star 2 Scorpii. The inset reveals the telescopic view on the time. (click on to embiggen). Click on to embiggen	The northern sky at 18:39 ACST Sunday August 3 as seen from Perth. The star 3 Scorpii is about to exit occultation by  the moon . The inset reveals the telescopic view on the time. (click on to embiggen). Click on to embiggen

On Sunday August 3, the Moon will occult the reasonably bight star 2 Scorpii and the dimmer 3 Scorpii shortly after. The occultation is seen from most of Australia.

The occultation happens with the moon nicely above the northern horizon when the sky is totally darkish for the Japanese and central states. Perth and Western Australia usually sees the occultation begin throughout twilight.  The Moon is apparent and within the head of the constellation Scorpius. 

Disappearance and look occasions of two Scorpii are given within the desk under (3 Scorpii follows quickly after). Different places will see the occultation at an analogous time for cities at an analogous latitude (eg Woomera is much like Adelaide).

Whereas the occultation is seen to the unaided eye (though the star 2 Scorpii not being very shiny will make it troublesome), the sight will probably be higher in binoculars or a small telescope. Arrange forward of time to be able to be certain all the pieces is working nicely and you may watch all the occasion comfortably. The star 2 Scorpii will probably be seen to the unaided eye close to the Moon. 

Labels: Moon, Occultation

# posted by Ian Musgrave @ 7:27 am