Summary
Its brightness increased during June and July and will remain observable through early August.
Peak viewing is expected around August 2 and 3, offering a clear chance to see the comet without a telescope.
Key Points
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Return period: about five and a half years.
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Visibility: from June through early August.
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Peak visibility dates: August 2–3.
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No special equipment required to see it.
New Words to Learn
4 wordscomet
A small celestial body made of ice and dust that can develop a glowing tail when near the Sun.
observable
Capable of being seen.
peak
The highest or most intense point.
telescope
An instrument that makes distant objects look closer.
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