The comet 'Nishimura', discovered in mid-August, can be seen throughout Spain this weekend. A star that was discovered by the Japanese astronomer Hideo Nishimura, who appears in the image with his giant binoculars (with which he managed to see it) and the best opportunity to observe it will be this Sunday, September 17.
According to NASA, it would be the "last opportunity" in which this comet could be seen, since its approach to the Sun could break its nucleus, completely decomposing it in space. So it would be advisable not to miss it.
What time and how to see it?
The best time to see it in the case of sunrise is before six in the morning, since it must still be dark to be able to see it. At sunset, the perfect hours to see it are between half past eight and nine at night, seeing it on the horizon as soon as the sun hides.
To be able to see the comet, the "climate in the sky" and the "area in which we are" are important. As a recommendation, it is better to "get away from urban centers that have light pollution", something essential to be able to see it. You should look for "spaces in the countryside or near the sea", something that can be done on the island, in places where the sky is clearer, advises Daniel González, writer in the newspaper El Español in his article.
The best way to observe it will be to use astronomical binoculars or telescopes, since they give a better vision of the star. It can also be observed through long exposure photographs, as González explains. In addition, when "looking at sunset, the comet will be right where the sun hides at a very low height with respect to the horizon", he adds.