After a full summer heat wavesgreat astronomical events like that Perseid Meteor Shower Wave Super Blue Moon From the end of August we welcome autumn. However, it should be noted that the meteorological autumn is not identical to the astronomical autumn, since the first began on November 1 with the arrival of a DANA on the peninsula, which caused heavy rains and thunderstorms, and welcomed them to the astronomical station . We have to wait a few more weeks.
He early fall in the northern hemisphere on which Spain is located is defined by the point in time when the In its orbit, the earth passes through the point where the center of the sun crosses the celestial equator in its apparent movement to the south. Because of this, it is the day that the The length of day and night is equal and this circumstance is also mentioned Autumn Equinox.
Specifically, the fall season will begin in 2023, according to calculations by the National Astronomical Observatory of the National Geographic Institute September 23 at 8:50 am. This season, characterized by the copper color of the leaves and the drop in temperature, will last approximately 89 days and 21 hoursand ends on December 22 with the onset of winter. In addition, this time of year, characterized by reduced daylight hours, there will also be one Time change, but clocks will not be delayed until October 29th.
Astronomical Phenomena in Autumn
In autumn 2023 it will be possible to observe various astronomical phenomena and according to the program there will be two eclipses, one from the sun and one from the moon. The eclipse will take place on October 14th, it will be annular, but from Spain it will only be visible in the penumbra westernmost Canary Islandsbut with very small amounts. The lunar eclipse will be partially will happen on October 28th, precisely because it will visible from Spain between 9:35 p.m. Peninsula time and ending at 10:53 p.m.
will also take place meteor shower the Draconids, with a maximum expected around October 8, the Orionids, with a maximum around October 21, the Leonids, with a maximum around November 17, and the Geminids, with a maximum around December 14 .