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Léonard Gagnon, 13, is a young astronomy enthusiast from Trois-Rivières.PHOTO: Courtesy: Léonard Gagnon
The year 2024 was marked by various celestial phenomena which could be observed by the population. Léonard Gagnon, a young astronomy enthusiast, looks back on the events of the last year and what is coming soon.
After the solar eclipse, the numerous northern lights, and other observable phenomena, the teenager warns that it will be necessary to take out a telescope or binoculars from January 13.
It is the occultation of Mars that causes Mars to pass in front of the Moon, then it will come out on the other side. This is a fairly rare event. I think it happens just eight times every century
says Léonard, one of the youngest members of the Jupiter Astronomy Club of Trois-Rivières.
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