Revealed a picture of “Moon obscuring Venus” 27 May 2022
National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (TSU) reveals the phenomenon. “Moon obscures Venus” recorded through a telescope In the morning of 27 May 2022 at the Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory for the 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Nakhon Ratchasima and Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province.
The phenomenon “Moon obscures Venus” occurs at 09.30-11.30 am Thailand time. During that time, the moon passes in front of Venus. in which Venus appears as a crescent, not full This phenomenon cannot be observed with the naked eye. But if using a telescope with a diameter of 4 inches or more to help observe will be able to see clearly
such a phenomenon If they are in different areas during the same time, they will not see the same thing. Astronomers use this phenomenon to calculate the distance between the Earth and the Moon. using the angular distance between the apparent position of Venus and the Moon from two different places on Earth, known as the “parallax” method.
for the phenomenon The next “Moon obscures Venus” will occur on March 24, 2023.
