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المملكة: Photos | An ideal opportunity for amateurs.. 9 astronomical scenes decorating the Saudi sky during March


Revealed can be observed at the Dark Sky Site in the Great Nefud Desert, accredited by the International Dark Sky Association, in an environment that is considered one of the least light-polluted in the world Conjunction of the Moon with the planet Venus

The authority indicated that the twentieth of March witnesses the conjunction of the Moon with the planet Venus, coinciding with the vernal equinox, which is the astronomical event in which the sun crosses the celestial equator, and during which the length of night and day converges in various parts of the Earth.

The conjunction of the Moon with the planet Venus is also monitored. Cluster "chandelier" The sidereal on the twenty-third of the month, and the first quarter moon occurs on the twenty-fifth of March, with the month concluding with the phenomenon of the Moon’s conjunction with the planet Jupiter on the twenty-sixth of the month.

The authority confirmed that adopting the site as one of the dark sky sites reflects its efforts to protect the natural environment and reduce light pollution, in addition to supporting astronomical tourism and scientific research, and providing qualitative cognitive experiences for visitors that contribute to enhancing interest in space science and exploring cosmic phenomena.

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