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Don't miss the comet tonight!

The brightest comet in a decade. Here are some pics of this beauty I snapped last night:



When to see Comet NEOWISE

Through July 11, you can see NEOWISE an hour or two before sunrise to the northeast. It'll remain close to the horizon and at its highest point in the morning sky of July 11.

Starting July 12, you'll find the comet in the northeast at sunset. It'll still be low in the sky, but it'll rise a little every night throughout the month.

On July 22, Comet NEOWISE will make its closest approach to Earth during its trip out of the solar system. If nothing interferes with its visibility, like the comet breaking apart, this could be a great time to see the comet.

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nah i don't want to burn my eyes on the sun just to see a comet.

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I hope I can see it in New Zealand, because the weather here has been diabolical for the last week.

You took some extremely exciting shots of it. How long have you been based at the space station?

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But hasn't it already passed you by?



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Comet NEOWISE will be closest to the Earth on July 23, 2020, so that's going to be the peak week to look if it remains bright.
Still hopeful!

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But isn't it already July 24 there?



😺 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 🤨 Let's go, Brandon! 🤨 Try that in a small town.

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Thanks!



😺 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 🤨 Let's go, Brandon! 🤨 Try that in a small town.

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yeah i think she lied, she didn't take those pics.

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NOPE! She MOST CERTAINLY DIDN'T!!

"THAT'S SOME BAD SHIT, HARRY!".

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sunking's pants are on fire. The last one was cropped down from this – https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200710.html

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Wow! Great shots, thanks!



😺 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 🤨 Let's go, Brandon! 🤨 Try that in a small town.

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The 22nd should make for better viewing with the moon near new moon phase.

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That's tonight.

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I know I'm not going to see anything half as good as that! Great video.

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