Riyadh: Last night, Northern Borders Region witnessed the conjunction of the Moon and Antares, a prominent red giant star in the constellation Scorpius, known as one of the brightest stars in the summer sky. This striking alignment captivated astronomy enthusiasts.
According to Saudi Press Agency, experts explained that a conjunction is the apparent close approach of two celestial bodies, despite the significant distance between them. The Moon's rapid orbit around Earth frequently leads to such alignments with notable stars and planets.