Comet NEOWISE

Comet NEOWISE, officially designated C/2020 F3, is a long-period comet that became visible to the naked eye in July 2020. It originated from the outer regions of the solar system and travels on a highly elongated orbit that takes thousands of years to complete. As it approached the Sun, the comet’s icy nucleus warmed, releasing gas and dust that created a glowing coma and a distinct tail, making it a spectacular sight in the night sky. Its brightness and visibility attracted worldwide attention, offering astronomers and sky enthusiasts a rare opportunity to observe a beautiful, active comet from Earth.