Moon nears Scorpio in Jordan
On the night of Friday, the sky over Jordan will witness a remarkable astronomical event—an apparent conjunction between the Moon and the Heart of Scorpius star (Antares). They will appear very close to each other, separated by an angular distance of up to 1.2 degrees, easily visible to the naked eye. The Moon will be in its waxing crescent phase with approximately 73% illumination, and the star is characterized by its distinctive red color, with details can be observed using telescopes. This visual phenomenon does not represent a true proximity in space nor has any impact on Earth. It will last until sunset after 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, with the best observation times between 11 p.m. and sunset.
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