Prepare for spectacular Comet Nishimura as it nears Earth next week

On August 15, the discovery was officially recognised and the comet was named C/2023 P1 (Nishimura). Originating from the Oort Cloud and boasting a remarkable orbital period of 437 years, it is now making its way towards Earth and the Sun, becoming increasingly conspicuous by the day.

The Comet Observation Database (COBS) expects the Nishimura Comet to exhibit an apparent magnitude of up to 3.0, making it comfortably visible to the naked eye.

For those eager to catch a glimpse of Comet Nishimura, here are the key celestial dates to mark in your calendar:

September 8: Just before sunrise, the comet will be visible in proximity to the Leo constellation, nestled close to Regulus, at an angle of approximately 20 degrees from our solar star. This grants a precious one-hour window for observation. As per the latest data, the comet will display an apparent magnitude of 5.2, rendering it…