And the visible and invisible colors of the universe
August, the month of eclipses !
On August 12, a partial solar eclipse occurs at sunset in Montmaur
WARNING : To safely attend this event, you must wear protective goggles specifically designed to observe the sun by filtering out 100% UV rays, in accordance with standard EN ISO 12312-2: 2015.
On August 28 an eclipse of the moon occurs at moonset
In the sky
Venus, the Shepherd’s Star, keeps shining above the western horizon.
The Moon makes a visit to it between the 16th and 18th with its thin crescent and its ashen light. The star Spica, α Virginis, then forms a trio with them.
The Summer Triangle takes center stage in the sky between the zenith and the southÂ
The maximum of the meteor shower of the Perseids, the "tears of St. Lawrence", occurs between 10 and 14 August, especially on the night of 12 to 13, right after the eclipse, when the sky is dark.
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Summer invites us to stargazing, come and share a direct connection with the sky !
Upon registration. Limited number of places.
August :
5, 6, 9 and 13 from 21h00 to 23h00
19, 20 and 24 from 20h45 to 22h45
26, 27 and 28 from 20h30 to 22h30
Check in 15 mn before start.Â
Salle polyvalente de Montmaur
Cancellation no later than 6:00 PM in case of bad weather.
Price: 10 €/person – Free for children under 10 – Family : degressive rate
All children must be accompanied by an adult - Max 3 children with an adult
Registration from the calendarÂ
Information by email at contact@cosmosophie.fr or through the contact form
Bring warm clothes and a cup to enjoy a hot drink beneath the stars.
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