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It’s prime time to spot Neowise, the brightest comet in more than 20 years – CNET
One of the most spectacular comets in decades offers a rare opportunity for skywatchers this month.
Comet Neowise as seen from the Czech Republic on the morning of July 6.
Jan Tláskal/Spaceweather.com
Comet Neowise, the most impressive comet in nearly 25 years, is visible now, and the best views may be yet to come.
Emily Kramer, co-investigator on the science team for the NASA Neowise spacecraft that discovered the comet, told reporters this week it’s rare for a comet to be bright enough to see with the naked eye.
“It’s been quite a while,” she said. “The last time was 1995-1996 (with come…
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