The Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory said a comet may be visible as people welcome in 2017 on Saturday.
The comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdušáková returns to the inner solar system about every five years.
New York: Besides traditional fireworks, a blazing comet is set to light the night sky on New Year’s Eve.
The Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory said a comet may be visible as people welcome in 2017 on Saturday. “Say farewell to 2016 in cosmic style by looking up to see the #NewYearsEve #comet on December 31,” the laboratory said in an Instagram post.
The comet returns to the inner solar system about every five years.
Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdušáková is visible now using a telescope or strong binoculars. On Saturday people should point their instruments to the west just after sunset to catch a glimpse of the comet, which will be just to the left of the crescent moon, USA Today reported.
( Source : Agencies )
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