Comet Neowise is still visible for a few days. Better look now. You won’t get another chance for 6,800 years!
Neowise is a “new” comet that was just discovered last March. I don’t suppose there’s any surprise in that since the lasts time it came around humans were just beginning to get the hang of what we call “civilization,” at least in a few places. Ancient people were astute star gazers so it’s entirely possible they took not of Neowise but we are unaware of their observations.
If you want to see the comet before it goes out of sight, you need to do it now. Here’s how.
For those hoping to catch a glimpse of Comet NEOWISE before it’s gone, there are several observing opportunities over the coming days when it will become increasingly visible shortly after sunset in the northwest sky. If you’re looking at the sky without the help of observation tools, Comet NEOWISE will likely look like a fuzzy star with a bit of a tail, so using binoculars or a small telescope is recommended to get the best views of this object.
For those hoping to see Comet Neowise for themselves, here’s what to do:
Find a spot away from city lights with an unobstructed view of the sky
Just after sunset, look below the Big Dipper in the northwest sky
If you have them, bring binoculars or a small telescope to get the best views of this dazzling display
Each night, the comet will continue rising increasingly higher above the northwestern horizon as illustrated in the below graphic:
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