If you missed the Northern Lights, you can still see a comet visible in the Northern Hemisphere for the first time in 80,000 years and the brightest moon of the year this week.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-17 14:16:28">October 17, 2024 at 2:16 p.m.</time>

If you missed the Northern Lights, you can still see a comet visible in the Northern Hemisphere for the first time in 80,000 years and the brightest moon of the year this week.{ai:summary}<p>A comet, visible in the Northern Hemisphere for the first time in 80,000 years, can be seen alongside the brightest moon of the year this week. </p><p>This astronomical event presents a unique opportunity for skywatchers. #science</p>

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