Space Weather News for Sept. 9, 2018
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GREEN COMET MAKES CLOSEST APPROACH TO EARTH: On Sept. 10th, Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner makes its closest approach to Earth in 72 years. The small but active comet is going to be easy to see in small telescopes and binoculars as it glides through the stars of the constellation Auriga about 58 million km from our planet. In the week ahead, it will also pass right in front of a rich star cluster, providing a spectacular photo-op for amateur astronomers. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com for details and observing tips.
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Above: Michael Jäger of Weißenkirchen, Austria, took this picture of the approaching comet on Sept. 7th. For more images, browse Spaceweather.com's Realtime Comet Photo Gallery.
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