The 90% illuminated waning gibbous Moon will occult Antares (mag 1.1) in Scorpius for observers in western and southern Australia and New Zealand during the predawn hours of 2008 APR 24. Folks between the northern and southern graze paths can witness a full occultation. Those on a graze path will see the star winking on and off as lunar hills and valleys pass by.
I’ve created a graze map that can be seen at: http://www.CurtRenz.com/astronomical.html
For data specific to a certain location, please reply here with a longitude, latitude, time zone and approximate altitude above sea level.
Photos or descriptions of the event would be welcome additions to this thread.
I’ve created a graze map that can be seen at: http://www.CurtRenz.com/astronomical.html
For data specific to a certain location, please reply here with a longitude, latitude, time zone and approximate altitude above sea level.
Photos or descriptions of the event would be welcome additions to this thread.
For astronomical graphics, including
monthly wallpaper calendar, visit:
CurtRenz.com/astronomical
Curt Renz
