Group 1 - The first astronomical event of 2026 is the "Supermoon" occurring on January 3, where the moon will appear in its most perfect round shape at 18:03 [1] - The Quadrantids meteor shower, one of the three major meteor showers in the Northern Hemisphere, will peak on January 4, characterized by medium-speed meteors and bright fireballs [1] - Observing the meteor shower may be challenging due to the bright moonlight from the full moon occurring simultaneously, making it less favorable for general public viewing [1] Group 2 - A lunar occultation of the star Xuanyuan 14 will take place on the night of January 6 to the early morning of January 7, visible in most northern regions of China [2] - Jupiter will reach opposition on January 10, becoming exceptionally bright at magnitude -2.7, making it easily visible to the naked eye [2] - Following the opposition, Jupiter will be accompanied by a nearly full moon at the end of January, creating a visually stunning "star-moon fairy tale" in the night sky [2]
星空有约｜2026年1月天象看点前瞻：超级月亮现身 木星冲日登场
Xin Hua She·2025-12-30 07:40