A spectacular astronomical encounter: Mars and Jupiter meet in the Algerian sky

The Research Center for Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics has reported a unique celestial event occurring tomorrow, Tuesday, at dawn. Mars and Jupiter will appear in close proximity within the Algerian sky. Observers can view this alignment with the naked eye or small observation equipment starting from 4:30 AM, positioned at an altitude of approximately 35 degrees above the eastern horizon. The two planets, currently residing in the Leo constellation, offer contrasting appearances: Mars features a red hue with a visual magnitude of 0.92, whereas Jupiter appears white and slightly brighter, with a magnitude of -2.02. The event includes specific angular distances between the planets, the Moon, and the star Regulus. This celestial arrangement will remain visible, though with greater spacing between the bodies, until November 4.