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Comet Leonard, which last passed by Earth 80,000 years ago, has been dazzling the night sky before Christmas, and there's only a few days left to see the celestial object before it disappears forever.

Binoculars and a clear, dark sky with a good view of the horizon should do the trick. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking ...

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Santa Claus and his eight tiny reindeer won’t be the only shiny thing streaking through the Christmas week sky. Comet Leonard, or C/2021, the brightest comet of 2021, is visible this week. The comet ...