Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 7, 2020

Comet NEOWISE over Lebanon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 7, 2020 is “Comet NEOWISE over Lebanon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Maroun Habib ( Moophz )). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“A comet has suddenly become visible to the unaided eye. Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) was discovered in late March and brightened as it reached its closest approach to the Sun, inside the orbit of Mercury, late last week.”

— APOD editors, July 7, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 7, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Maroun Habib ( Moophz )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 7, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-july-7-comet-neowise-over-lebanon

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