In the first week of July, 3 astronomical phenomena decorate the sky

Weather of Arabia - The Arab countries witnessed three astronomical phenomena this week, including the conjunction of the giant of the solar system, Jupiter, with the moon, according to a local scientific center specializing in monitoring these phenomena.

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Moon conjunction with planet Mars

Astronomy enthusiasts were able to see the Moon's conjunction with the planet Mars with the naked eye above the eastern horizon of the sky during the early hours of Tuesday morning, after the moonrise date and even before the sunrise date.

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Jupiter conjunction with the moon

On Wednesday morning, the sky witnessed the conjunction of the giant of the solar system, Jupiter, with the moon, and many people were able to observe the phenomenon with the naked eye after midnight and even before sunrise.

Mercury reaches its closest point to the moon

On Sunday, the sky will also witness the arrival of the smallest planet in the solar system, Mercury, at its closest point to the moon, which is in the state of a “waxing crescent.” This phenomenon can be seen with the naked eye from after sunset until eight in the evening.

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