Comet 13P/Olbers, which passes the Earth each 69 years, may be seen within the sky over Brazil throughout the month of July. Most brightness is predicted for Saturday (6), but it surely ought to get nearer to Earth on July 20, reaching virtually 72 million km away. The final passage of 13P/Olbers occurred in 1956. The “P” within the title signifies that it’s a periodic comet, that’s, its look within the sky happens often each 69 years.
The comet’s celestial physique is generally ice, rock and mud. Found by German astronomer Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers in 1815, comet 13P/Olbers is known as in honor of the scientist. In accordance with scientists, though NASA classifies the comet as a “near-Earth asteroid”, there isn’t a threat of being hit by the planet.
To see the comet, you will need to discover a secure place with minimal synthetic lights and a transparent sky. The comet will attain its peak brightness on July 6, however will probably be seen within the sky all through the month. It should seem over the Lince constellation, which is seen in Brazil just some hours after dusk.
One should look to the northwest, close to the horizon, simply after sundown. The precise time at which the comet will probably be seen will differ in keeping with the area of Brazil, with higher visibility alternatives within the North and Northeast areas.
2024-07-04 21:05:33
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