The brightest comet of 2021 will be at its closest to Earth tonight. Completing its orbit around the Sun in tens of thousands of years, Comet Leonard will be visible from Earth.
If you got yourself a telescope out of your interest in galaxies, planets, stars, meteorites and comets, today could be your lucky day. Because the brightest comet of the year will be at its closest position to Earth from tonight.
First in January 2021 Gregory J. Leonard The comet, discovered by , was officially registered as “Comet C/2021 A1”. Comet Leonard is near Earth tonight. 34 million kilometers away will switch. Although this distance is considered ‘tiny’ in space terms, according to the information received from the experts, it will not be possible to see the comet with the naked eye for the time being.
It happens once every 80,000 years:
One of the elements that makes Leonard’s Comet special is the time it takes to complete its orbit around the Sun. The comet, which completed its orbit in 80,000 years, is tonight with telescopes can be seen. It is not certain when this impressive event can be observed with the naked eye. 13 and 14 December It is predicted that the comet will reach its brightest in history. This can be a glimmer of hope so that it can be seen with the naked eye.
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Comet Leonard, which will pass close to our Earth, will do any good for our planet. that you do not pose a threat It should also be underlined. For those new to their space exploration, comets are also no ‘star’ It’s worth mentioning. Comets are remnants of dust, rock, and ice from the times when the solar system was formed. Comets, ranging in size from a few kilometers to tens of kilometers, become larger as they approach the Sun. gas and dust they leave behind. This creates what is called the ‘tail’.