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Comet Tempel 2 Visible July 14 After Five-Year Gap

7/15/2026

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U.S. stargazers can view Comet 10P/Tempel 2 on July 14 2026, its first appearance in five years.
NASA says the comet is easiest to spot about an hour after sunset on Tuesday, July 14.
Binoculars or a telescope are required because the comet is not visible to the naked eye.
The new moon on July 14 eliminates moonlight, reducing skyglow and making Arizona dark-sky sites the best locations to view the comet toward Capricornus.

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U.S. stargazers can view Comet 10P/Tempel 2 on July 14 2026, its first appearance in five years.
NASA says the comet is easiest to spot about an hour after sunset on Tuesday, July 14.
Binoculars or a telescope are required because the comet is not visible to the naked eye.
The new moon on July 14 eliminates moonlight, reducing skyglow and making Arizona dark-sky sites the best locations to view the comet toward Capricornus.