The main astronomical event of this week is the appearance in the sky of the February full moon - the snow moon, whose peak occurs on Wednesday, February 12. Also, astronomers are advised to fully enjoy the parade of planets, which by the end of February will become complete.

According to NASA, the full phase of the snow moon reached a peak on Wednesday morning. But by the evening of Thursday, this shining ball will look complete and bright, writes CNN.

According to the astronomers, the snow moon got its name from heavy snowfalls, which are usually in February. And although this full moon is not a super moon, it will delight observers with brightness against the background of a snow landscape.

Experts claim that to observe the snow moon, no binoculars or telescope are required, it is clearly visible to the naked eye with a cloudless sky. But cocoa cocoa and warm blanket will not be superfluous of the frosty February evening.

NASA also reminds of the planetary parade of the planet. According to astronomers, after sunset, the naked eye can be seen by four planets at the same time - Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

Uranus and Neptune are also in the sky, but you can see them only with the help of a telescope. And at the end of February, Mercury will appear right above the horizon, shining brightly with the onset of twilight.