A new comet, Neowise, appears in Earth's skies

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    The Comet NEOWISE or C/2020 F3 is seen above Salgotarjan, Hungary, early on July 10, 2020. It passed
    closest to the Sun on July 3 and its closest approach to the Earth will occur on July 23.


    A comet spotted by a space telescope has suddenly brightened enough to be visible to the naked eye – giving new hope to skywatchers disappointed by recent comets that failed to be easily seen.

    The new comet can be seen this weekend after sunset, above the northwestern horizon as it moves farther from the Sun.

    It’s named after the
    Neowise space telescope that first detected it on March 27. Most comets are not bright enough to be seen from Earth, but Comet Neowise showed early promise.

    Read more https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/new-comet-neowise-appears-earth-s-skies-n1233431
     

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