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This week expected two spectacular astronomical events: a mini-parade of planets and highly active meteor shower ETA-Aquarids.
On the night of 2 may 3, over the southern horizon will line up six of the heavenly bodies. Just after midnight in the South seem Jupiter and Spica is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo. A little later, around 2:00 Moscow time, they will be joined Antares — the brightest star of the constellation Scorpio. Behind it his position in the ranks is waning Moon, Saturn and Mars. The latter will be available after 2:30 and will dissolve in the rays of the rising Sun is closer to 5:00. The best time to observe Jupiter this year is may 9, when the planet will be in opposition with the Sun.
Meteor shower ETA-Aquarids, originating from the constellation Aquarius and is associated with Halley's comet, active from 19 April and will peak on may 6 at 4:00. At this time, can be seen up to 55 meteors per hour, unless not interfere with the light from the moon. Completed star rain at the end of the month, may 28.
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