The year 2024 is proving to be a fascinating period for astronomy enthusiasts. Already, we have witnessed several meteor showers, a total solar eclipse, and even sightings of the northern lights in the Canary Islands.
Upcoming Astronomical Events in the Canary Islands:
In the coming months, the Canary Islands will be treated to a series of spectacular astronomical events, including eclipses, planetary conjunctions, comets, supermoons, and meteor showers. Some of these phenomena are once-in-a-lifetime events, so it’s advisable to keep track of their timings and prepare accordingly.
Eclipses Remaining in 2024:
- Lunar Eclipse on 18 September: Visible in the Western Hemisphere, starting at 02:41 (Spanish peninsular time) with its maximum at 04:44.
- Solar Eclipse on 2 October: An annular solar eclipse primarily visible in the Americas and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, beginning at 20:50 (Spanish peninsular time).
Key Astronomical Events in 2024:
Full Moons:
- 22 June: Strawberry Moon
- 21 July: Deer Moon
- 19 August: Sturgeon Moon
- 18 September: Harvest Moon
- 17 October: Hunter’s Moon
- 15 November: Beaver Moon
- 15 December: Cold Moon
Meteor Showers:
- July: Delta Aquarids
- August: Perseids
- October: Draconids
- November: Leonids
- December: Geminids
Planetary Conjunctions:
- 31 May: Mercury-Uranus
- 4 June: Jupiter-Mercury
- 15 July: Mars-Uranus
- 7 August: Mercury-Venus
- 14 August: Mars-Jupiter
Prepare your telescopes and mark your calendars to make the most of these celestial events in 2024.
