Astronomical Events Not to Miss in 2024 Across India

Quadrantids Meteor Shower (Jan 3-4)
Witness a blazing spectacle of up to 80 meteors per hour streaking across the dawn sky.
Antares-Crescent Moon Conjunction
(Jan 8)
Marvel at the fiery red star Antares gleaming close to the crescent moon in the twilight sky.
Planetary Parade (Jan 10)
Witness a rare alignment of Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in the evening sky.
Super New Moon (Feb 9)
Immerse yourself in the inky blackness of a moonless night, ideal for spotting faint deep-sky objects.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (March 25)
Witness a subtle lunar shading as Earth's shadow partially grazes the moon.
Total Solar Eclipse (April 8)
A breathtaking blackout as the moon completely covers the sun
Perseid Meteor Shower (Aug 12-13)
Wish upon a shooting star as the Perseids paint the night with their vibrant streaks.
Annular Solar Eclipse (Oct 2)
Witness the "ring of fire" as the moon covers the sun's center, creating a mesmerizing celestial donut
Geminid Meteor Shower (Dec 13-14)
Dazzle under the December sky as shooting stars from the Gemini constellation light up the night.
Venus Transit
A rare celestial dance as Venus, the "morning star," crosses the sun's disk - visible from parts of India!
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