A “once-in-a-lifetime” comet passes by Earth this week. Here’s how to watch it.

It should be visible to the naked eye.
From The Times

October 9, 2024

A comet discovered last year is getting brighter as it makes its closest pass by Earth this week, creating a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity for people to see it, an astrophysicist said.

A comet seen over dark low mountains at dawn.

Mariana Suarez/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Here's how to watch.

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