6日深夜至7日凌晨天宇“上线”趣味天象月掩轩辕十四

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the upcoming astronomical event of the moon occulting the star Xuanyuan 14, which is the brightest star in the Leo constellation, providing a unique viewing opportunity for the public in various regions of northern China on the night of January 6 to January 7, 2024 [1][5]. Group 1 - The event will allow the public to observe a waning crescent moon closely interacting with Xuanyuan 14, the brightest star in the Leo constellation, if the weather permits [1]. - Xuanyuan 14, classified as the alpha star of Leo in Western astronomy, is also known as the brightest star in the Xuanyuan star system in ancient Chinese astronomy [1][2]. - The phenomenon of moon occultation occurs when the moon moves in front of a star, temporarily obscuring it from view, and then revealing it again as the moon continues its orbit [2]. Group 2 - The moon will pass near Xuanyuan 14 every month, but not all regions will be able to witness the occultation; only areas within the occultation path will see the event, similar to a solar eclipse [5]. - Specific regions in China, including Xinjiang, northern Gansu, northern Inner Mongolia, northern Shaanxi, northern Shanxi, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area, the three northeastern provinces, and northern Shandong, will have visibility of this event [5]. - In Beijing, the exact timing for the moon occultation of Xuanyuan 14 is from 11:30 PM on January 6 to 3:30 AM on January 7 [5].