Tonight you can observe a phenomenon that you rarely see: look at the sky

Good news for stargazers: You don't have to wait until 2061 to get the amazing Halley's Comet ArrivalBecause even tonight you can catch a glimpse of a truly special phenomenon in the dark sky. According to the Svábhegy Astronomical Observatory At 10pm, 13P/Olbers offers an unforgettable spectacle.

It can actually be seen with a smaller telescope.

This relatively bright comet belongs to the Halley family and has an orbital period of 69 years. It has been observed in the local sky since November of last year, for approx. Until the end of September we have the opportunity to admire it. However, as the comet continues to move away from us, it becomes fainter.

It was closest to the sun on July 30.

Tonight will be a special and rare phenomenon.

Despite Comet Monitoring It's an unforgettable experience in itself, and tonight's events in the sky will be even more special.

As they say, the open cluster is actually located in the constellation Berenice. Known since ancient timesLegend has it that it forms the locks of the Egyptian queen's hair. The good news is that an open cluster of 271 stars located about 280 light-years from Earth does exist. Visible to the naked eye, Thus providing a special background for comet observation.

Helpful monitoring tips

If you want to spot the comet here, next to Melotte 111, it's definitely worth preparing in advance with at least a small telescope. The comet will then be about magnitude 7.5 bright. You need some kind of monitoring device. If only because waxing moon It will also be at 89 percent.