NASA astronaut Bob Behnken shares pictures of 'fireworks' from the Neowise comet
4 years, 5 months ago

NASA astronaut Bob Behnken shares pictures of 'fireworks' from the Neowise comet

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The Neowise comet should be visible throughout the month of July and will approach closest to the Earth around 22 July. NASA astronaut Bob Behnken posted a tweet from the International Space Station on 5 July, highlighting Neowise. Its tail is quite clearly visible from the @Space_Station!#ISS #comet #NEOWISE pic.twitter.com/FnWkCummD6 — Ivan Vagner July 4, 2020 Vagner commented on Neowise’s tail, adding that the comet is “the brightest one over the last 7 years." The Space.com report states that the comet should be visible throughout the month of July, and will approach closest to the Earth around 22 July.

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Hubble telescope captures close-up shot of ‘celebrity’ comet NEOWISE as it passes by the Sun
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News 18  

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Comet NEOWISE is visible this month. Here’s what we know about it

CNN  

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See Comet Neowise this week, or wait 6800 years

Deccan Chronicle  

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News 18  

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Captivating image of NEOWISE comet as seen by NASA's Parker Solar Probe released

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Rare Neowise comet will be visible in north-western India from today: Here’s how and where you can watch it
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Rare Neowise comet will be visible in north-western India from today: Here’s how and where you can watch it

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As per a NASA solar system ambassador, the Neowise comet should be visible just before and around dawn till 11 July. #neowise #cometneowise 1/ pic.twitter.com/zI3TkVlv1H — Jeremy Perez July 9, 2020 Another Twitter user shared images of the comet as seen from Paris. As per NASA solar system ambassador Eddie Irizarry, Neowise should be visible just before and around the …

Neowise comet in India: All you need to know
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Neowise comet in India: All you need to know

India Today  

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4 years, 5 months ago

Comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular show

Associated Press  

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India TV News  

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Comet Neowise will be visible with the naked eye this week
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Comet Neowise will be visible with the naked eye this week

CNN  

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