Comet McNaught 2010 on July 2 is expected to pass closest to the sun at a distance of 37 million miles.
Comets brighten when they get nearer to the sun, because solar radiation boils icy particles and dust off the comet's nucleus. A cloud of material called a head, or coma, and sometimes a tail form. It's all illuminated by reflected sunlight. -Foxnews.com
The comet is named after the Australian astronomer Robert McNaught. Be sure not to miss seeing this comet McNaught, as it is said to be visible to our naked eyes. This is gonna be fun for star gazers, sky watchers and by standers. Be aware of the sky, by middle of June the comet starts to shine. Lets all observe what this comet Mcnaught looks like, this will be my first time to watch this comet.
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