The year's brightest comet this week will fly across the night sky.
The comet, "46P/Wirtanent," dubbed "The Christmas Comet" is expected to come within about 7.2 million miles of Earth.
CBS News reports the comet will be among the 10 closest to approach Earth in modern times. It could also be bright enough for people to see with the naked eye. However, areas with more light pollution won't be able to see it as well as more rural, out-in-the-open areas.
Earth Sky reports the comet's closest approach to Earth will be Sunday and people should be able to view it between 9:30 and 10 p.m.
It comes during the annual Geminid meteor shower, "giving stargazers even more to look at," CBS News reports.
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