Comet NEOWISE Update

It’s not too late to catch the unexpectedly bright comet NEOWISE! It’s visible for the next few days just before sunrise. But don’t worry if you don’t catch it then, it’ll transition to evening twilight by the end of the week, though will likely be slightly dimmer by then. We still have about two weeks before it disappears!

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NEOWISE near Denver, CO - morning of July 11, 2020

Photo: Erin Trampler Bell

You can use the diagram to find it tomorrow morning. To give you a sense of how bright this comet is, the photo of NEOWISE was taken here in Denver by Erin Trampler Bell by iPhone just a few days ago!

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We’ll continue to follow comet NEOWISE as it moves through our skies. If you’d like to learn more, be sure to join us for our virtual program Science & Cinema: Part 2 this Wednesday @ 6:00 PM, where we’ll give an observing briefing on the comet along with a few quick tips before the main program! See the Events page to register.

More info on NEOWISE at Sky & Telescope:

A Bright New Visitor: How to Spot Comet NEOWISE - Sky & Telescope

Contacts: Sean Walker, Associate Editor(617) 401-9925, swalker@skyandtelescope.org Diana Hannikainen, Observing Editor855-638-5388 x22100, diana@skyandtelescope.org Note to Editors/Producers: This release is accompanied by high-quality graphics; see the end of this release for the images and links to download. An unexpected celestial newcomer, after falling toward the Sun for more than 3,000 years, is making a lovely appearance in our skies right now.

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