In July, Krasnoyarsk residents will be able to see the Deer Moon and Starfall

In the observatory atNiveri Reshetnev Krasnoyarsk was talked about What vivid astronomical phenomena can be observed during the second summer month.

So, July 4 Mercury It will reach the greatest Western elongation, which will make it clearly visible in the morning sky shortly before sunrise. Also on this day there will be a rapprochement of Uranus with Venus.

A July 10 A particularly bright “deer moon” will rise above the city (The traditional name full moon in July).

“The full moon got its name due to the period of growth of horns in the northern deer. The fact is that at this time of the year, young males of deer grow new horns. By the end of July, most males have already fully formed and begin to harden. That night, the moon will be especially bright and saturated, ”explains the head of the observatory Sergey Veselkov.

In addition, all July after midnight in the sky, huge asterism will shine brightly – three bright stars: Vega, Donob and Altair. Famous summer triangle It will be visible above the full moon.

A On the night of July 30 to July 31 The maximum will reach the meteoric stream of southern delta akvarids in the mid-monthup to 25 meteors per hour is expected. Astronomers say that this year the conditions of observation of the starfall are favorable.

“The moon will not hurt, as it will go beyond the horizon after 22:00. The radiant of the flow is located in the constellation Aquarius. It is better to observe meteors outside the city away from light, ”said Sergey Veselkov.

Also, throughout July, there will be a high probability of the appearance of silver clouds In the twilight sky.

This The highest cloud formations in the earth's atmosphere arising at heights of 70-95 km. They are also called polar mesosphere clouds or night luminous clouds.