Comet McNaught put on a surprise show this summer: Here's how to spot it before it fades

Comet McNaught brightened dramatically during two outbursts around perihelion as it made a close approach to the sun. Comet 220P/McNaught has already put on an unexpectedly impressive show this summer as two dramatic outbursts of activity caused it to shine 20,000 times brighter than usual. Here's how you can spot the icy interloper before it fades in the coming weeks [1].

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1. space.com · Comet McNaught put on a surprise show this summer: Here's how to spot it before it fades Sep 3, 2026

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