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Rare comet visible in UK after closest approach in 1,300 years

Rare comet visible in UK after closest approach in 1,300 years

Update: 2025-10-22
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Skygazers in the UK have the best chance this week to see a comet which will not make another close approach to Earth for another 1,300 years, astronomers have said.
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Rare comet visible in UK after closest approach in 1,300 years

Rare comet visible in UK after closest approach in 1,300 years