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COMET


Now's the best time to see the green comet passing Earth for the first time since the Ice Age. Here's how, where, and when to see it.

Bright green Comet ZTF may be visible to human eyes for the last time ever. Here's how, when, and why to spot it, from anywhere on Earth.

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Look up! Rare comet could be visible with naked eye soon

The comet is the expected to make its closest pass of Earth sometime between Feb. 1 and 2, possibly even sooner sometime at the end of January.

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) can be seen for the first time in 50,000 years - but how?

The comet won't be visible to the naked eye, but there are ways you can view it or photograph it

See a naked-eye comet at its closest to the sun on Thursday (Jan. 12)

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will pass the sun on Thursday (Jan. 12) before approaching the Earth for the first time since the last ice age.

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A green comet that takes about 50,000 years to complete its full orbit around the sun will come closest to Earth for the first time since the Stone Age

The comet will be visible to people in the Northern Hemisphere for the entire month of January with binoculars or a telescope.

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ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes

Radio Free Europe's return to prominence in Russia and former Soviet territories; Earth currently experiencing a sixth mass extinction, according to scientists; Promising new weight loss medication in short supply and often not covered by insurance.

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Nasa scientists spy 'largest ever comet'

It's 85 miles wide, which is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. And it's coming this way.

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Hale-Bopp: The Bright and Tragic Comet

Hale-Bopp was an unusually bright comet that flew close to Earth in 1977. Tragically, Hale-Bopp also influenced the Heaven's Gate cult's mass suicide.

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Comet Leonard lights up the night sky this Christmas

Leonard is the most anticipated and dazzling comet of the year.

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Last chance! Comet Leonard transitions to evening visibility the rest of the week

Make sure to grab binoculars and look below Venus in the southwest horizon after sunset

Comet Leonard, the brightest of the year, is fading and acting strange

The much-anticipated Comet Leonard appears to be fading as it approaches the sun. What precisely that means is still unclear.

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Founding astronomer tells 10 News when, where and how to see December’s comet Leonard

We spoke with the comet's namesake to get tips on how to view it this month

Keep looking! NEOWISE remains visible in the evening sky this week

ROANOKE, Va. – *If you get any pictures of the comet, make sure to send them to us via Pin It. *NEOWISE is still visible in the evening sky. One thing to note is that many pictures on social media are taken with long exposure camera settings. Where to look for NEOWISE through next weekMake sure to allow some time for your eyes to adjust, as you would any time you’re gazing at the dark sky. You can also view and send pictures via Pin It.

PHOTO GALLERY: Scroll through photos of the comet, NEOWISE

ROANOKE, Va. – We’ve received several photos of the comet, NEOWISE, in the last several days. You can scroll through pictures submitted to us below. Full Screen 1 / 28 Nils Thomas - Eagle RockLearn more about NEOWISE here. Submit your pictures of the comet here. Below is another gallery of the comet from across the world.

LOOK UP! Comet Neowise visible next few mornings

ROANOKE, Va. We oftentimes tell you about the different planets you can see in the night and morning sky, but what about a comet? At that point, the suns light dims out the light of the comet. In talking with a friend and graduate student at Virginia Tech, Peter Forister , he was able to capture the comet on camera as well. He tells me it was visible to the naked eye between 4 and 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. This forms a glowing head with a trail of dust and gas forming the tail.

Pet of the Week: Meet Comet!

Sylvie Peterson from the RVSPCA shows off Comet, a fun and friendly kitten ready for her forever home!

Comet probe Philae ends seven months of silence in space

European scientists are celebrating after receiving a remarkable communication from space. The solar-powered Philae comet probe is sending signals back to earth after seven months of silence. Carter Evans reports on how the history-making craft got back in touch.

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Comet makes flyby near Mars

Comet makes flyby near Mars The comet known as “Siding Spring” is hurtling past Mars at a speed of 126,000 miles an hour. Astronomers say this close encounter could provide invaluable clues as to how planets once formed. Carter Evans reports.

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