Comet Nishimura is expected to hit peak brightness on Saturday, according to Griffith Observatory officials.
With a little work, you may be able to see a rare celestial sight in the next few days just as the sun is setting over Southern California: an emerald dot gliding across the sky.
Vanessa Alarcon, Griffith Observatory’s astronomical observer, who oversees telescopes, recommends binoculars.The best chance to see the comet will be Saturday, Alarcon said. Observers should look to the west right at sunset — focusing low on the horizon, at around 11 angular degrees. Alarcon noted that “the amount of time you can observe it really depends on the landscape” where you’re watching.
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