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  • Viewing Comet 46P/Wirtanen: Location, Visibility & Viewing Tips
    Comet 46P/Wirtanen has already passed its closest approach to Earth in December 2018. It is currently very faint and difficult to see with the naked eye.

    To see a comet, you will need:

    * A dark location: Light pollution from cities makes it hard to see faint objects like comets.

    * A clear night sky: Clouds will block your view.

    * A good pair of binoculars or a telescope: Even bright comets can be difficult to spot without optical aid.

    You can use a stargazing app like Stellarium or SkySafari to:

    * Find out when and where the comet will be visible in your sky.

    * Get a visual representation of its location and brightness.

    Here are some resources that can help you find out if and when you can see Comet 46P/Wirtanen:

    * EarthSky: [https://earthsky.org/](https://earthsky.org/)

    * NASA: [https://www.nasa.gov/](https://www.nasa.gov/)

    * The International Astronomical Union (IAU): [https://www.iau.org/](https://www.iau.org/)

    Remember, comets are unpredictable and their brightness can vary. Even if you use the resources above, there's no guarantee that you will be able to see Comet 46P/Wirtanen. But it's always worth trying!

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