View Of Comet Catalina Possible In Early Morning Sky
By Chris Spears
DENVER (CBS4) - If you're patient, willing to get up early and have a telescope or a good pair of binoculars, there's a chance you might catch a glimpse of a comet this month.
Astronomers say sightings of the Comet Catalina are possible to the left of Venus about an hour before sunrise over the next several mornings.
Moon Flies by Catalina, Occults Venus on December 7th: https://t.co/Tx6gzz4fHz pic.twitter.com/SxMWEOEGZG
— Sky & Telescope (@SkyandTelescope) December 2, 2015
The best chance for seeing this comet is predicted to be on the morning of Dec. 7, but sightings could continue into the month of December.
Comet Catalina was discovered in 2013 by the Catalina Sky Survey.
For more about Comet Catalina including sky charts from Sky & Telescope click here.
Meteorologist Chris Spears writes about stories related to weather and climate in Colorado. Check out his bio, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.