Several of these astronomical events can be observed from Ecuador.
Throughout this year 2022 the sky will show various astronomical shows to the delight of all. Eclipses, supermoons and meteor showers can be seen from different points on Earth.
Meteor showers
The new year began with the Quadrantids meteor shower, which, although it started at the beginning of last December, was between January 2 and 3 when it had its greatest splendor.
This shower produces up to 120 meteors per hour (THZ) at its peak, which makes it one of the most active of the year, along with the Perseids _also known as San Lorenzo’s tears_, in August, and the Geminids in December.
Calendar
| Rain name | Observation Interval (maximum) | THZ |
|---|---|---|
| Quadrantids (QUA) | December 12 – January 12 (January 3 5:00 p.m.) | 120 |
| Lyrids (LYR) | April 16 – 25 (April 22 2:00 p.m.) | 18 |
| Eta Acuáridas (ETA) | April 19-May 28 (May 6 03:00) | 40 |
| Acuáridas Sur (SDA) | July 12 – August 23 (July 30 07:00) | 25 |
| Perseidas (PER) | July 17 – August 24 (August 13 9:00 p.m.) | 150 |
| Oriónidas (ORI) | October 2 – November 7 (October 21 1:00 PM) | 15 |
| Leonidas (LEO) | November 6 – 30 (November 18 7:00 PM) | 15 |
| Geminidas (GEM) | December 4 – 17 (December 14 08:00) | 120 |
| Ursids (URS) | December 17 – 26 (December 22 5:00 p.m.) | 10 |
Full moons and super moons
Two of this year’s full moons will be considered supermoons, meaning when the full moon appears to be slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon, because it reaches its fullest phase when its orbit brings it closer to Earth.
The moon’s path around our planet is not perfectly round; Instead, it is elliptical, a kind of oval shape. This means that in some sections of its route, the satellite is closer to the Earth, a section known as “perigee” (the sections in which it is further away are called “apogee”).
If the Moon reaches the full moon phase when it is in perigee, it appears up to 14% larger, fuller and brighter than a normal full moon.
Full Moon Calendar for 2022
| Date | Full moon time | Nickname |
|---|---|---|
| January 17 | 18:48 | Wolf moon |
| February 16th | 11:56 | Snow moon |
| March 18th | 02:17 | Worm moon |
| April 16th | 13:55 | Pink moon |
| May 15 || LUNAR ECLIPSE | 23:14 | Flower moon |
| June 14 || SUPER MOON | 06:51 | Strawberry moon |
| July 13 || SUPER MOON | 13:37 | Deer moon |
| August 11th | 20:35 | Sturgeon moon |
| September, 10th | 04:59 | Harvest moon |
| October 9 | 15:54 | Hunter moon |
| November 8 || LUNAR ECLIPSE | 06:02 | Beaver moon |
| December 7th | 23:08 | Cold moon |
Solar and lunar eclipses
During this 2022 there will be two total eclipses of the Moon and two partial eclipses of the Sun.
The first total lunar eclipse will occur between May 15 and 16; It will be visible to the inhabitants of Europe, Africa, South America and North America (excluding the Northwest regions).
Lunar eclipse trajectory May 15
While the second will be fulfilled on November 8 and can be observed by those who are in Asia, Australia, the Pacific, South America and North America.
Lunar eclipse trajectory November 8
On the other hand, the first partial solar eclipse will take place on April 30, a spectacle that can be seen in southern South America, the southeastern Pacific Ocean and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Solar eclipse path April 30 [No visible en Ecuador]
The second partial solar eclipse will be on October 25, visible in Greenland, Iceland, Europe, northeast Africa, the Middle East, western Asia, India, and western China. (I)
Solar eclipse path October 25 [No visible en Ecuador]
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