There's a new comet in the night sky, Holmes. It's 150 million miles away, but is putting on a show over the past week.
Less than a week ago periodic Comet Holmes brightened dramatically — by nearly a million times — virtually overnight. This means all you need is some time and a pair of binoculars.
Best time to see comet is before moon rises. Holmes will look very similar to a bright star. And don't expect a tail. It appears the comet is too far away from the sun to form a tail (tail is created by the burning of the comet's gases from the sun's extreme heat).
While this comet will likely be around for weeks, Monday and Tuesday from 8-9pm will be the best times to see it. Just look in the northeast sky.
View Photos of Comet Holmes
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--Meteorologist Brent Watts
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