Rare Green Comet Nishimura Lights Up Skies, Southern California's Best Viewing Time Revealed

Comet Nishimura, a newly discovered green comet, is expected to reach peak brightness on Saturday in Southern California. Viewing the comet may be challenging due to its proximity to the sun, but using binoculars and looking to the west at sunset can increase the chances of spotting it. The best viewing window is from 6:58 p.m. to 7:56 p.m., with the comet scheduled to dip below the horizon shortly afterward. The comet is composed of ice and rocks, and its green color is a result of carbon interacting with high temperatures and ions from the sun.