Astronomical Calendar 2022.pdf

1、JanuaryJanuaryAstronomical Calendar Astronomical Calendar 2022 in the U.K.2022 in the U.K.MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySNew MoonNew MoonFull MoonFull MoonFebruaryFebruary20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayPlanets in conjunction appear close together in the night

2、 Full MoonFull MoonVenus and Mars in conjunction New MoonNew MoonMarchMarch20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySFull MoonFull MoonSpring Equinox Spring Equinox New MoonNew MoonAn equinox is when the hours of daylight and darkness are almost equal.Mercury and Saturn in conjunction Ven

3、us and Mars in conjunction Venus and Saturn in conjunction AprilApril20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySFull MoonFull MoonNew MoonNew MoonNew MoonNew MoonSaturn and Mars in conjunction Venus and Neptune in conjunction Venus and Jupiter in conjunctionJupiter and Neptune in conjuncti

4、on Lyrid meteor showerMercury and Uranus in conjunction MayMay20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySFull MoonFull MoonNew MoonNew MoonEta Aquarid meteor shower Total lunar eclipse Mars and Neptune in conjunction Jupiter and Mars in conjunction A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Ear

5、ths shadow blocks the Suns light from reaching the moon.JuneJune20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySFull MoonFull MoonNew MoonNew MoonVenus and Uranus in conjunction SupermoonSummer Solstice-the longest day Micromoon When the Moon is at its closest approach to Earth and is full,it i

6、s known as a Supermoon.JulyJuly20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayS81522411182561320277142128293031512192629162331101724Full MoonFull MoonNew MoonNew MoonSupermoonA Micromoon is when the Moon is at the furthest point away from Earth and is full or new.AugustAugust20222022MondayTuesd

7、ayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySFull MoonFull MoonNew MoonNew MoonPerseid meteor shower Saturn in opposition Mars and Uranus in conjunction SupermoonWhen a planet is in opposition,it means it is at the opposite side of the Earth to the Sun.The Suns light illuminates the planet making it easier to

8、see at this time.SeptemberSeptember20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySFull MoonFull MoonNew MoonNew MoonHarvest Moon The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox.Autumnal Equinox Jupiter in opposition OctoberOctober20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySatu

9、rdaySFull MoonFull MoonNew MoonNew MoonDraconid meteor shower Draconid meteor shower Partial solar eclipse NovemberNovember20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySFull MoonFull MoonNew MoonNew MoonLeonid meteor shower DecemberDecember20222022MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayS91623512192671421288152229303161320273101724421111825Full MoonFull MoonNew MoonNew MoonGeminidmeteor shower Winter Solstice-the longest night Ursids meteor shower Venus and Mercury in conjunction Meteor showers are caused when debris from comets and asteroids fall into the atmosphere and burn up.