Brightest Comet Of The Year Will Zoom Near Earth This Week

USA TODAY, Tallahassee Democrat
Mon, 12/10/2018 - 3:26pm

Skywatchers will get a special treat this week as the year’s brightest comet flies across the night sky.

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