Comet Neowise Orbit Map

Comet c/2020 f3 neowise image taken with 300mm lens, f/5.6, nikon z6, 0,4s, iso 1600 from wolfurt / austria. This nasa sky map shows the location of comet neowise in the evening sky for viewers in the northern hemisphere in july 2020. Just after sunset, look below the big dipper in the northwest sky.

A map of the location of comet c/2020 f3 (neowise) in the sky through the end of july 2020. It has a long, elliptical orbit, so it will be approximately 6,800 years before neowise returns to the inner parts of the solar system. For those hoping to see comet neowise for themselves, here’s what to do:

Comet neowise has started moving away from the sun, but it's now on its way towards earth, with its closest approach taking place on 22 july.

If you have them, bring binoculars or a small telescope to get the best views of this dazzling display. At its closest point, neowise was within 64.3 million miles of earth, according to nasa's orbit calculator. The top panel shows where the planets appear in the night sky from the earth. Nasa.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from america's space agency.