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  How to See a Comet That Won't Be Visible for Another 6,000 Years

  

  lifehacker.com

  Thanks to COVID-19, you may not get to take your kids to the planetarium any time soon. But if they’re into astronomy, you’re in luck, because we should be able to see a comet starting tonight. Known as Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) for science reasons, it’s been visible at dawn a few times this month, but will be making…Read more...

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  Time For The Perseids, The Year’s Most Enjoyable Meteor Shower — Peaks Aug. 11-12

  

  areavoices.com

  discussion of the shower and its source

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  How to See Comet Neowise Before It’s Gone

  

  wired.com

  The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Thursday before it fades into black....

  The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Thursday before it fades into black. Here's how you can catch a glimpse.

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  Comet Neowise, a meteor, and a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon called STEVE all share the night sky in one incredible photo

  

  businessinsider.com

  A spectacular photo shows Comet Neowise hanging amid the aurora borealis, with a mysterious atmospheric phenomenon...

  A spectacular photo shows Comet Neowise hanging amid the aurora borealis, with a mysterious atmospheric phenomenon called STEVE and a meteor streaking overhead. Farmer Donna Lach snapped the action-packed shot on Tuesday while she was photographing the comet. After August, Comet Neowise won't be visible on Earth again for another 6,800 years.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Comet Neowise — a glowing...

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