Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet NEOWISE from the ISS

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 10, 2020 is “Comet NEOWISE from the ISS,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ISS Expedition 63. The original explanation runs about 121 words.

Comet NEOWISE from the ISS
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ISS Expedition 63 Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Rounding the Sun on July 3rd and currently headed for the outer Solar System , Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) has been growing brighter in the predawn skies of planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, July 10, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 10, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ISS Expedition 63
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 121 words

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The SunVenusCometsSpace stations

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