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Comet Pons-Brooks in Northern Spring

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 2024 is “Comet Pons-Brooks in Northern Spring,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek / Institute of Physics in Opava). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

Comet Pons-Brooks in Northern Spring
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek / Institute of Physics in Opava Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“As spring approaches for northern skygazers, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is growing brighter. Currently visible with small telescopes and binoculars, the Halley-type comet could reach naked eye visibility in the coming weeks.”

— APOD editors, March 9, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 9, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek / Institute of Physics in Opava
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 134 words

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