A brief overview of the most exciting astronomical phenomena of the XXI century visible in Russia

The great conjunction of luminaries in 2040
The great conjunction of luminaries in 2040

The nearest total solar eclipse, which can be observed in Moscow, will occur on October 16, 2126. The Moon will close the Sun from the eyes of the inhabitants of the capital for as much as 4 minutes (even a little more!), Which for the middle latitudes of our country is almost the longest time of the full phase.

An interesting, annular solar eclipse will occur on June 1, 2030, and will be observed in mid-latitudes.

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Halley's comet
Visibility map of the 10 nearest solar eclipses
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The Great Rapprochement of Jupiter and Saturn in December 2020
The Great Rapprochement of Jupiter and Saturn in December 2020

According to calculations, the Leonids are also supposed to "fall like a meteor shower" in November 2032. It will be observed in the form of a huge number of "shooting stars" in the night sky.

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All clear skies and exciting observations!




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