A stunning long-exposure photograph captures Comet Leonard's exceptionally long, faint tail streaking across a dark night sky above La Palma, Canary Islands. The comet's tail is only visible due to the dark location and long exposure, showcasing its immense size and ethereal beauty. This image was taken before the comet's closest approach to the sun.

Astronomy Picture from 03/01/2022

Comet Leonard's Long Tail

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220103.html


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Stunning night sky image featuring Comet Leonard (lower streak) and the James Webb Space Telescope launch plume (upper streak) over a pagoda in Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand. Comet Leonard's coma and tail are clearly visible, contrasting with the Ariane 5 rocket's exhaust. The image captures a unique celestial event against a backdrop of stars.

Astronomy Picture from 27/12/2021

Comet Leonard behind JWST Launch Plume

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap211227.html


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“Leonard” (Tejeda, Gran Canaria)
El cometa Leonard brilla sobre la cumbre de Gran Canaria en su trayectoria de vuelta al confín del Universo. @tiempobrasero @VickyPalmaMeteo
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A wider view of Comet C/2021 A1 Leonard in yesterday's pre-dawn sky. Only discovered in January! #CometLeonard #comet #darkskies

Finally had an opportunity to try for Comet C/2021 A1 Leonard this morning. This is a quick handheld phonescoped shot taken at 7am. Look east before dawn 👀 #CometLeonard #astrohour