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Comet 220P/McNaught recently underwent an outburst, quickly brightening from 18th magnitude to nearly magnitude 8 in a single day.
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Who
Comet 220P/McNaught
What
Comet 220P/McNaught recently underwent an outburst, quickly brightening from 18th magnitude to nearly magnitude 8 in a single day.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:10 GMT · 5h 42m ago
Where
southern Pisces · 40° N 90° W
Why
The comet is passing closest to the Sun on its 5.5-year orbit, officially reaching perihelion tomorrow, June 14.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
For skygazers, Comet 220P/McNaught remains brighter than before its recent outburst and is located near Saturn, offering a good viewing opportunity in the early morning hours.
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