A stunning vertical panorama captures Comet 46P/Wirtanen's greenish coma above the illuminated bell tower of a Romanesque church in Sant Llorenç de la Muga, Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The image showcases the comet against a backdrop of a star-filled night sky, with autumnal trees framing the scene. Taken on December 3rd, the image beautifully portrays the comet's close approach to Earth in mid-December 2018.

Astronomy Picture from 07/12/2018

December's Comet Wirtanen

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap181207.html


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A lone figure stands on a path leading towards a small white church silhouetted against a night sky filled with stars. Comet 46P/Wirtanen, a faint blue smudge, is visible in the distance above the church. This image was captured in Skagen, Denmark, during the comet's closest approach to Earth in 70 years.

Astronomy Picture from 16/12/2018

Comet Wirtanen Passes by the Earth

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap181216.html


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Bit of luck last night as I hunted for gaps over the frozen #LongMynd - caught the #comet peeking over the trees as a #meteor passed it!
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Still here! #Comet 46P/Wirtanen from the garden last night, hanging out with Capella now
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Comet #46PWirtanen with Pleiades and Aldebaran in a single 6sec exposure last night, despite the moonlight. It's brighter tonight, but it's cloudy and I'm not staying up...
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The unexpectedly clear view from the front gate here in Shropshire last night, #Orion left of centre and #comet #46PWirtanen to the right. Glorious