Leonard, potential Christmas comet

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Views of Comet Leonard from Two Sun-Watching Spacecraft - NASA

Ahead of Comet Leonard's close pass of the Sun on Jan. 3, 2022, two Sun-observing spacecraft captured these views of the comet.

www.nasa.gov

APOD: 2022 January 3 - Comet Leonards Long Tail

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

apod.nasa.gov

 

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Perhaps the last chance to spot the comet this week. Clear skies at dusk and by the weekend it will below/above mag 6

 

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Unlikely to be seen here in the UK - its fallen below our southern horizon.

 

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Unlikely to be seen here in the UK - its fallen below our southern horizon.

Perhaps yours, but just above the horizon in the South of the country. From about 15.40 to 16.00, a high westerly view and crystal clear sky is essential

Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) Rise and Set Times

Today's rise, transit and set times of Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) computed for your location.

theskylive.com

 

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Perhaps yours, but just above the horizon in the South of the country. From about 15.40 to 16.00, a high westerly view and crystal clear sky is essential

Just saw Rolfw's avatar through the snow

 

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Perhaps yours, but just above the horizon in the South of the country. From about 15.40 to 16.00, a high westerly view and crystal clear sky is essential

Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) Rise and Set Times

Today's rise, transit and set times of Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) computed for your location.

theskylive.com

No chance - sunset in London isnt until 1608 today.

 

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Still watchable down south

https://www.cloudynights.com/uploads/monthly_01_2022/post-253763-0-05723900-1641704570.jpg

 

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A month of imagery from New Zealand

https://twitter.com/x/status/1485042438620483586

 

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European sun probe flew through the tail of Comet Leonard

Europe's Solar Orbiter had a close encounter with the bright comet.

www.space.com

 

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and......... gone.

Comet Leonard has broken into pieces as it rounds the sun: report

After shining in telescopes and camera views through 2021, the comet is no more.

www.space.com

though it will have left a number of trace elements to populate the planets next time round the sun.