Tag: Phi2 Ceti
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Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: Watch This Week’s Sky Events
Spot Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti This Friday Evening If you’re looking for a captivating sky event this week, set your sights on Ceres, the dwarf planet, as it makes a close approach to the 5th-magnitude star Phi2 Ceti this Friday evening. Viewing will be best about two hours after sunset, when darkness has settled in…
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Ceres in Cetus: A Close View Tonight and a Look Ahead to Io and Europa
What to look for tonight: Ceres near Phi2 Ceti If you’re hunting for a sky event this week, you won’t want to miss a close approach of the dwarf planet Ceres. This Friday evening, Ceres is passing near the 5th-magnitude star Phi2 Ceti (φ2 Ceti). With clear skies, you can spot both objects overhead in…
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Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: A Friday Evening Skywatch for October 10
Overview: Ceres Passes Close to Phi2 Ceti If you’re looking for a rewarding sky event this Friday, turn your gaze toward the constellation Cetus. Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, will be passing close to the magnitude 5 star Phi2 Ceti this evening. Observers should note that the best viewing window is about…