A recently-discovered comet has quickly grabbed the attention of astronomers and photographers this week.
Scott Dearinger from Bondurant shared photos of Comet NEOWISE taken around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Dearinger says the comet was faint to the naked eye, but clearly visible through binoculars.
Comet C/2020 F3, also known as NEOWISE, was discovered in late March.
Initially, it was unclear if the comet would survive its closest approach to the sun late last week.
The comet is still intact as it drifts away from the sun and moves closer to Earth.
Where and when to look
If you want to see NEOWISE this week, you may have to get up early. The comet has primarily been spotted before sunrise, around 4 or 5 a.m.
Don't want to wake up that early?
Around July 12-15, the comet is expected to be visible at dusk because it will appear somewhat higher in the sky.
Look to the north sky close to the horizon.
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