Lunar calendar 2024: what the moon will look like from Peru this week

These will be moon phase which, according to her, will be seen the following nights in the Peruvian sky Monthly calendar.

For many people, the moon is not only an opaque star without its own light that illuminates the night by reflecting the sun’s rays, but it greatly affects their lives; For others, it is an astronomical event worthy of admiration.

Phases of the moon per week, according to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA, abbreviation in English).

He Wednesday, May 15 the month will be in quarter crescentmeaning it is in a quarter of its lunar orbit and only half of its illuminated surface will be illuminated.

During this period, the moon rises around noon and sets around midnight, according to NASA. At night, it is high in the sky and offers a great view.

For him Thursday, May 23will be full moonmeaning the star will be opposite the sun in its orbit around the earth and its visible side will be completely illuminated.

In many cultures, the full moon is used to mark the passage of time.

At the beginning of this week, the Moon will be 390,689 kilometers from Earth, at the end of the week the distance will be 403,950 kilometers, because its orbit is not a perfect circle.

No matter where you are, whether it’s day or night, and even the weather, there are different ways to see the moon, especially if we take the term “observation” in a broader sense.

Here are some ways to look at the moon recommended by NASA:

Look up: The easiest way to observe the Moon is to look up, it is the brightest object in the night sky and the second brightest in our daytime sky, so it can be seen from all over the planet.

With binoculars or binoculars: With a little help, you can see more details of the moon, especially if you do it at the border between night and day, at which point you can see lunar craters and mountains.

Photo: The NASA Archive has more than 20 million images of the Moon available for you to view in detail… and of course, you can take your own photos from the ground.

From your chair: If the weather doesn’t allow you to see the moon with the naked eye, NASA has a live stream page where you can view it. If you prefer listening to music, create a monthly themed playlist.

Virtual tour: NASA also has the “Moon Trek” project, an interactive lunar map where you can travel to any location on the moon.