On April 13, 2019, we again use the motion of the Moon in the sky to admire beautiful space objects. What will you see?
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The Moon and the Cluster of the Manger
At a distance of 577 light years from us is a star cluster of the open-type Manger (M44). If you navigate in the starry sky, you can immediately head to the constellation of Cancer. Without the use of magnifying devices, the cluster will seem like a round blur. Located right between the stars Gamma and Delta of Cancer.
But you simplify your search, if around 23:00 just follow the moon. Earth satellite will be located just 0.2 degrees from the cluster of the Manger. It is better to grab a telescope for observation in order to resolve dozens of stars of orange and yellow colors.
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Moon and Star Pollux
Moving to the territory of the constellation Gemini, in the direction of which is the brightest star of the constellation - Pollux. It is 33.7 light-years distant from us and belongs to the category of orange giants. This is a variable star whose brightness level varies from 1.10m to 1.17m.
On April 13, you will quickly find the star Pollux, since the Moon will pass next to it. Look for a star 7 degrees south of the earth's satellite. On this day, the star gloss level will be + 1.2m.
