After the spectacle of the meteor shower of the Tears of San Lorenzo or the Perseids that we could see last week, now comes the conjunction between Mars and Mercury so that both planets will be closer despite the fact that thousands of years still separate them. light away. An astronomical phenomenon that will take place this August 18 of which we now offer you all the details so that you know how to see it and also what this conjunction means.
How to see the conjunction of Mercury and Mars on August 18 and what it means
What is going to happen this Wednesday, August 18, is that Mercury and Mars will reduce their distances to the minimum so that they will meet in the same degree of longitude , although as we say it is not that they are going to cross or join much less but that their distance will still be light years. Remember that Mercury is the planet that is closest to the sun, while Mars is the fourth closest to the solar system.
Thus, the conjunction in reality can only be seen based on the perspective we have , and by our position from Earth.
Therefore, if you want to try to see the conjunction of Mercury and Mars, you should try to go to a place that is far from light pollution and that is also clear of any obstacles in your field of vision. For example, it may be a good idea to go to a beach, a high mountain, an open field or a park but mostly away from the city.
It will be at dawn on August 18, at dawn, when the conjunction of the planets will best be seen, although we can still witness it on August 19 and 20 (again at dawn).
We recommend that you do not look directly at the sky since part of Mercury will be partially illuminated by the sun and it is not advisable to look at the star due to its radiation that can be quite dangerous for our retina (from burns to conjunctivitis, irritation, blurred vision and even blindness), so we must be very careful.
What is the meaning of the conjunction of Mercury and Mars?
The conjunction of the planets has always been related to the birth chart and how this can affect how each individual is.
Therefore, the conjunction of Mercury and Mars, will imply that the intellect will join the impulses of the ego . All this can cause impulsive episodes combined with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, something that in some people could translate into an increase in aggressiveness. In this way, it is recommended to avoid conflicts and channel feelings and energy in a positive way.
