“Astronomical phenomenon that became a hot topic in 2022” & “Recommended observation ranking in 2023” – Nazology

Astronomical Phenomenon Review in 2022

Focused astronomical phenomena and observation results

January 4: Quadrantid meteor shower

In 2022, the maximum expected time and moonlight,near perfect conditionswas. When I observed for regarding 15 minutes on the veranda before dawn,I was able to see one meteor that draws a bright and long trail！

On the 4th, one of the three major meteor showers, the Quadrantid meteor shower. Perfect conditions this year!

May 1: Jupiter and Venus close together

A phenomenon with high expectations due to the approach of two bright planets. I was planning to go camping with my “Sommelier of the Stars®” friends in a place with good observation conditions and take pictures with a good telescope and camera, but unfortunately it was raining and I mightn’t see it.

Introducing recommended astronomical events for GW in 2022! Brightness number one two planet is very close! You can even see it in the daytime!?

July 10: Occultation of delta Juba, a star in the forehead of Scorpio

I might see it through a telescope. Juba is a second-magnitude star, so it can normally be seen with the naked eye.

On the night of the 10th, you can observe a “star eclipse” where the stars on the forehead of Scorpio are hidden behind the moon!

July 21: Mars eclipse

In Tokyo, I was able to see only the rising and appearing of the Moon while Mars was hidden by the Moon, but the altitude was too low, 7 degrees, so it was impossible to observe.

At midnight on the 21st, there will be a chance to observe a “Mars eclipse” where Mars will be hidden behind the Moon!

August 13: Perseid meteor shower

Originally, the peak time was expected to be 10:00 a.m., and the full moon was on the 12th, so the conditions were not good. Although I observed it the next day, I might not see the meteor.

The 13th is the maximum day of the Perseid meteor shower Explaining the best observation method even on the full moon

November 8: Total Lunar Eclipse & Uranus Eclipse

There were many sunny places nationwide, and we were able to see the whole process, so it was a blast. I was worried if I might see the eclipse of Uranus during totality with a low-magnification telescope with a 60 aperture.I was able to see the whole process from the infiltration of Uranus to its appearance！

Total lunar eclipse and Uranus eclipse / Crefit: ofugutan (taken from a balcony in Tokyo)

Uranus is positioned just below the moon during the totality, and this is a picture just before the infiltration.

“Total Lunar Eclipse & Uranus Eclipse” can be observed all over Japan on Tuesday, November 8!

December 1: Mars closest approach

Mars is not only visible on this day, so I enjoyed watching it gradually brighten in 2022. Until regarding January next year, it looks like it’s still going to be fun.

On December 1st, Mars will make its closest approach to Earth for the first time in two years and two months!

December 14: Geminid meteor shower

2022 was a successful year. Although there was a little moonlight, the maximum forecast was 22:00, which was a good time for observation.7 meteors were seen in 30 minutes of observation from around 22:00.3 of which were brighter than 1st magnitude!

On the 14th, the Geminid meteor shower will peak!Observe the year-end astronomical show

What are the top 3 astronomical phenomena in 2022?

In Nazology, we also introduced observational information on the “Super Moon” and the “Orionid meteor shower”, but that’s all for the astronomical phenomena and their results that had high expectations. So, here are my personal best 3 astronomical phenomena in 2022.

1. Total Lunar Eclipse & Uranus Eclipse
2. Gemini meteor shower
3. Quadrantid meteor shower