Events November

In November, it will be possible to observe some interesting astronomical events. For example last Sunday, the people who are in the area of ​​the Atlantic and central Africa, could see a hybrid solar eclipse. In part, this eclipse could also observe the inhabitants of North America.
Partially cover the sun disk of the moon in the early morning of November 3 on the US East Coast





This unusual photo was taken by photographer Ben Cooper from the aircraft, flying at an altitude of 13,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean



Photographer Nicolas Sperling took the time dawn eclipse over New York



American Kristi Larson captures solar eclipse at sunset on November 3 at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates



The solar corona. Photos of Ben Cooper from the aircraft
November 3, 2013


Meteor showers

Taurids meteor shower to peak this week can be observed in the Northern Hemisphere. Southern Taurids can best be observed on Monday, November 4, when both the Northern Taurids appear in all its glory at night from 11 to 12 November. These meteor showers are not too heavy and not allowed more than 10 meteors per hour. Moonlight may be somewhat obscure the Northern Taurids.



Another meteor shower, the Leonids will also be particularly active this month. At night and in the morning on November 17 November 18 observers will be able to see up to 40 meteors per hour, weather permitting. This meteor shower owes its existence to the tail of Comet Tempel-Tuttle, which returns to the inner solar system every '33.



Comet century

In November and December of this year, astronomers and amateurs have a rare opportunity to see and follow the motion of the comet ISON. Comet will approach the Sun at maximum distance on November 28, but until then it will be clearly visible on the horizon before dawn, if meet the expectations.

This is a photo of Comet ISON was made with a telescope Shulman October 8



Source: p-i-f.livejournal.com

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