Devil’s Comet | In what places in the USA can it be seen?
After an amazing experience with total solar eclipse In the United States, another astronomical event that has generated a lot of interest is the transit of the Moon. from Comet Diablo.
The comet, according to data collected by NASA, is very popular among professional and amateur astronomers due to its spectacular explosions of gas and dustimitating the horns of a demon, which received its own unique name.
Comet Diablo will be visible at its brightest tomorrow, April 21st.
Since the appearance of the comet won’t pass Earth again for decades, Collective observations by astronomers could provide key information about the true the nature and behavior of this celestial object.
What time will Comet Diablo be visible in the US?
Comet Diablo is believed to be will be visible in the USand the ideal observation date would be April 21, when it reaches closest approach to the Sun. That is, at sunset (19:25 Los Angeles time).
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This is an astronomical phenomenon can be seen easier from states such as California, Texas, Illinois and Florida, but in any case from Canada and Mexico you can also see this celestial spectacle, without the need to use special equipment.
Comet Diablo will occur during a solar eclipse.
This is the time when the comet can be seen, taking as a standard Main cities from the states mentioned above:
- New York: 19:36 (sunset)
- Philadelphia: 19:39 (sunset)
- Washington, DC: 7:45 pm (sunset).
- Jacksonville: 7:55 pm (sunset)
- Columbus: 20:11 (sunset)
- Chicago: 19:32 (sunset)
- Houston: 19:49 (sunset)
- Dallas: 19:58 (sunset)
- Fort Worth: 20:00 (sunset).
- Austin: 19:59 (sunset)
- San Antonio: 20:01 (sunset)
- Phoenix: 18:59 (sunset)
- San Diego: 19:19 (sunset)
- Los Angeles: 19:25 (sunset)
- San Jose: 19:43 (sunset)
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However, in case the spectators are not in any of the mentioned areas, NASA will broadcast live watch the comet pass over the United States.
How to watch NASA’s broadcast of Comet Diablo
Beginning in 2023, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, turned on the NASA+ streaming serviceAvailable on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV devices.
The green comet will pass by the Earth again
Nevertheless, NASA+ has its own website.where you can see live broadcasts of this kind of astronomical events, no matter what the distance.