Today (27 Sept. 65) Facebook page NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute posted a message regarding the phenomenon. Jupiter is closest to the Earth in 59 years on Tuesday night, Sept. 27, that Jupiter will orbit in a position opposite the Sun, Earth and Jupiter will be aligned with the Earth upright. center It is the closest location to the world in the year. About 591 million kilometers from Earth, Jupiter normally orbits near Earth every year. And this time is also the closest orbit to Earth in 59 years since October 1963.
That day when the sun goes down Will see Jupiter appear very bright in the east. visible to the naked eye In all regions of Thailand, if the sky is clear and cloudless, it can be observed all night until dawn. If you look through a telescope With a diameter of 4 inches and a magnification of 30 times or more, clouds on Jupiter can be observed. and the four Galilean moons, namely Io, Europa, Ganymede Callisto, clearly The night also had a chance to witness the event as Io passed in front of Jupiter. During regarding 21:48 – 00:04 and still see Saturn appear bright next to Jupiter to the west as well.
However, on 27 September 65, the National Astronomical Research Institute Organize an event to observe Jupiter near Earth inviting the clouds and Jupiter’s Galilean moon through telescopes at 4 main observing points, namely Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and the Observatory in Honor of the 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary of Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla from 18:00 – 22:00 free! Free of charge. You can also watch the phenomenon live via Facebook: NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute. Available from 19:00 onwards