TODAY: Triple Cosmic Event: First Time Since 1912!

Описание: On January 1st, 2026, three cosmic events aligned for the first time since 1912: a supermoon at perigee (221,688 miles), Earth at perihelion (closest to the Sun), and the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower—all on the same night.

The last time this triple alignment occurred, the Titanic hadn't sunk yet. The next time? 2045.

This video breaks down the orbital mechanics, explains why the supermoon washed out the meteors, reveals the historical data from 1912, and explores what this rare alignment means for our understanding of celestial cycles.

🔭 KEY MOMENTS:

The 1912 alignment and what's changed
Why this configuration is so rare
Orbital mechanics explained simply
King tides and coastal impacts
The 2045 prediction


📊 SCIENTIFIC DATA:
Moon distance: 221,688 miles (17,000 miles closer than average)
Earth-Sun distance: 91.4 million miles (3% closer than July)
Quadrantid peak: 120 meteors/hour (reduced to ~10 by moonlight)
Last occurrence: January 4, 1912
Next occurrence: 2045

For space enthusiasts who remember the Apollo era and want to understand the mechanics behind the spectacle—not just the hype.

RESOURCES & SOURCES:

EarthSky Rare Alignment Analysis
NASA Perihelion Data
Fred Espenak Orbital Calculations
American Meteor Society Quadrantid Reports


What did you see on New Year's Eve? Did the supermoon washout affect your meteor viewing? Share your observations in the comments.

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