A comet that last zipped by our planet around the year 1590 is on its return trip, and it makes its closest approach to Earth on Tuesday, reports EarthSky . Those who hope to...
A once-in-a-lifetime celestial event is on the horizon as Comet Nishimura, officially designated C/2023 P1 (Nishimura), graces the night sky next week, delighting astronomers and stargazers.
That is, of course, if the icy body's central nucleus doesn't break up as it passes close by the Sun and within the orbit of the innermost planet, Mercury.
Comet Nishimura could be visible this week with the unaided eye but it might be difficult to spot because it is so close to the Sun from our perspective.