This Friday, astronomy lovers will be able to experience an unforgettable experience – they will have the opportunity to observe three astronomical events at once: a lunar eclipse, a full moon and a comet almost simultaneously.
The full moon, which appears on Friday, is also referred to as the 'Snow Moon' due to the heavy snowfalls that tend to occur in February.
Observers will also be able to observe a lunar eclipse from start to finish, given the right weather conditions. The eclipse will begin at around 3:44 am Moscow time on February 11 and will end at 5:55 am.
In addition to the full moon and lunar eclipse, observers will also be able to see comet 45P, also known as the New Year's comet, flying about 13 million kilometers away from planet Earth. The comet will become characteristically visible around 4:00 am on Saturday morning. In order to see the passage of a bright blue-green cosmic body with a tail, astronomers are advised to equip yourself with at least binoculars and look east from three in the morning for several days.
