Comet NEOWISE pictured above Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada.
James Marvin Phelps
(Inside Science) — The comet NEOWISE captivated spectators around the world this month. The comet, also known as C/2020 F3, was discovered March 27 this year as part of NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission, from which it derives its name. Its visitation is especially precious, as it will not be seen again by viewers on Earth for another 6,800 years.
