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Sunward bound

Posted: December 16, 2021 at 9:37 am   /   by   /   comments (0)

Comet Leonard is a relic from the formation of the solar system. Tens of thousands of years ago it received a nudge that sent it tumbling towards the sun, making a brief appearance in the dawn sky before heading back to outer space. It may become visible for another week in the western twilight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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