1 December<\/strong>, shining at mag. +9.3.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s then expected to brighten to about seventh magnitude mid-month, making it an easy object to observe through binoculars.<\/p>\n
An effect known as forward-scattering enhancement may boost its brightness so it becomes visible to the naked eye.<\/p>\n
Forward-scattering enhancement may help A1 Leonard become visible to the naked eye between 10\u201316 December<\/strong>, peaking at mag. +4.0 around 13 December<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Comet A1 Leonard\u2019s path during December\u2019s first half. Credit: Pete Lawrence<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nHow to see Comet Leonard from the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe best prospects of seeing Comet Leonard from the UK will be during the mornings of 1\u201313 December<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIts morning track is shown at the top of of this section, while just above we\u2019ve shown how the comet moves relative to Venus in the evening sky.<\/p>\n
Unless the comet brightens more than expected, the evening appearance will probably go unnoticed from the UK due to low altitude.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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