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Comet 10P\/Tempel 2 is now visible in the south as soon as it gets dark from anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, but only through binoculars and telescopes. (image shows Comet Nishimura C\/2023 P1)<\/p>\n
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Have you seen the summer comet<\/a>? Comet 10P\/Tempel (also called Tempel 2) is making its latest pass through the inner solar system, offering a rare opportunity to observe one of the most unusual features ever seen on a comet. For skywatchers, it\u2019s a chance to witness a stream of debris left behind over centuries of journeys around the sun.<\/p>\n What Is Comet 10P\/Tempel 2?<\/p>\n First discovered on July 4, 1873, comet 10P\/Tempel 2 is thought to be 6.6 miles (10.6 km) in diameter \u2014 about the same size as Halley\u2019s Comet<\/a>. It completes one orbit of the sun every 5.4 years and is currently visible through binoculars or small telescopes in the constellation Capricornus.<\/p>\n It will reach perihelion \u2014 its closest point to the sun \u2014 on Aug. 2, before making its closest approach to Earth on Aug. 3, so it will be visible for a number of weeks.<\/p>\n The location of Comet 10P\/Tempel 2 after dark on Saturday, July 18, 2026. <\/p>\n StellariumWhere And When To See Comet 10P\/Tempel 2<\/p>\n According to NASA<\/a>, Tempel 2 won\u2019t become a bright naked-eye object, but it is within reach of binoculars or a small telescope. The space agency recommends observing from a dark location away from city lights. Look for a faint, fuzzy glow and, under good conditions, a short, broad, fan-shaped tail. <\/p>\n It will in the constellation Capricornus, visible from around 45 to 60 minutes after the sky becomes fully dark. Binoculars or a small telescope will be required. However, the ancient dust trail will require long-exposure astrophotography to capture it.<\/p>\n What Is The Comet\u2019s Dust Trail?<\/p>\n