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Sunday, February 10, 2019
Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto
The next days, take a look at the sky and search for Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto. The comet can be seen (using a binocular) near and in the constellation Leo, the Lion. The brightness or magnitude depends on the the source and varias between 10.75 (The Sky live), 8.5 (Heavens Above) and 6.7 (Bright Comets). Closest approach is between Feb12 -13.