Photographers flocked to social media to share their stunning shots of the celestial phenomenon. Here are some of our favorites:
1. Bleikvassli, Nordland, Norway
Photo by Tommy Eliassen, @tommyeliassen, Instagram
2. Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
Photo by Kevin Palmer, @krp234, Twitter
Comet 46P/Wirtanen was looking incredible last night from the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming. It’s already naked eye visible and will get even brighter next week at closest approach. @StormHour @Photo_Space @universetoday @EpicCosmos @earthskyscience pic.twitter.com/dFw46eQM0Z
— Kevin Palmer (@krp234) December 7, 2018
3. Grand Mesa Observatory, Whitewater, Colorado
Photo by Tom Masterson, @transient_astro, Instagram
4. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, California
Photo by Jack Fusco, @jackfusco, Instagram
5. Ohrid, Macedonia
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