MUSCAT : This celestial body, which originates from the distant edges of the solar system, was spotted by scientists in the northern hemisphere, on October 11, 2024, after completing a close pass around the sun.
The comet, visible to the naked eye in areas free from light pollution, is making its way back toward Earth after a journey spanning thousands of years. Oman’s clear skies provided an ideal environment for observation, with the Dhofar team capturing detailed images from the Najd Desert, within the Duka Frankincense Tree Reserve.
Observers in Oman can view the comet in the western sky, approximately 30 minutes after sunset, with visibility lasting for up to three hours.
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