Return of the Comets!

After the rare visit of comet NEOWISE earlier this year, we’re treated to the arrival of four new comets this fall!

Comets are typically on orbits that take them far out of the solar system, meaning they’re very difficult to detect until relatively close to Earth. Take advantage of the earlier twilight to look for these rare visitors!

Comets Crawl through the Skies at Dawn and Dusk - Sky & Telescope

After the summertime spectacle of Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) the sky quickly emptied of easy-to-see comets for Northern Hemisphere observers. But in recent weeks a whole new crew has assembled to enliven the nights.

Don’t forget to view Mars in the eastern sky after twilight, having just passed opposition it will remain prominent for the coming weeks and visible the rest of the year.

Join us Wednesday Oct. 21 @ 6:00 PM for our free program: “Tour of the Cosmos” where we’ll explore the night sky in steps moving out from Earth to the edges of the known universe. Email Register@StandleyLakeStargazing.com to sign up!

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