"Comet 13P/Olbers to Make Closest Earth Approach on July 20"

Comet 13P/Olbers will make its closest approach to Earth on July 20, 2024, passing at a distance of 176 million miles. Currently visible with binoculars, the comet is moving from Ursa Major to Leo Minor in the northwestern sky. This periodic comet, which orbits the sun every 68 years, will be brightest this week, offering a prime opportunity for observation and astrophotography.