On April 9, 2019, the Moon’s native satellite, the Moon, will be the chief assistant in the night sky. By tracking its movements, you will be able to admire other objects of the solar system and the outer space.
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Moon and Mars
At 11:00, use a telescope to observe the passage of the moon past Mars. The earth satellite will be 5.2 degrees south of the fourth planet of the solar system. You will easily recognize the Red Planet. Despite being tiny, it will stand out in orange with a visible magnitude of 1.7. If the sky is perfectly dark, you will find the planet with binoculars or a 60-mm telescope. To view the object in more detail, you will need a larger increase.
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Moon and Hyades
The moon in its sky route will be in the direction of the star cluster Hyades. It is located in the constellation Taurus, which can be observed without the use of magnifying devices. Hyades are considered the closest open clusters for Earth observers (remoteness - 153 light years). You will recognize him by the remarkable letter “V” formed by the brightest stars.
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Moon and Aldebaran
On April 9, you will have an excellent opportunity to find in the sky the brightest star in the constellation of Taurus - Aldebaran. At 19:00, the rising moon will pass just 2 degrees north of the bright orange star.
