When it does, it will be less than half the distance of Earth to the Sun.
A few weeks later, it will reach its closest distance to our planet.
Using data from the British Astronomical Association,In the Skyhas predicted a magnitude of 2.8.
Comet A3, seen here burning bright in June 2023.© Juan lacruz via Wikimedia Commons
Magnitude works on a scale in which the lower the number, the brighter the object.
Allow some time for your eyes to adjust to the dark.
The comet should appear streaking through the Virgo constellation.
Stargazing apps such as Sky Guide can help you locate the constellation and the comet itself.
Comet A3 has exhibited some unusual behavior related to its magnitude.
TheSETI Institutehas been keepings its eye on the celestial object via its citizen scientist Unistellar data pipe initiative.
Observations by amateur astronomers indicated that Comet A3 unexpectedlydimmedin April and May 2024 before getting brighter again.
The comets brightness dimmed even though it was moving closer to the Sun.
So keep your fingers crossed and hope that A3 thinks Neil Young is a liar.
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