"Upcoming Celestial Delights: Comet Nishimura and Harvest Moon Illuminate September Skies"

A newly discovered comet by Japanese amateur astronomer Hideo Nishimura is gaining attention from NASA and skywatchers. Currently not visible to the naked eye, the comet is expected to increase in brightness and may become visible without telescopes in early September. However, its proximity to the Sun means it will be best seen during sunset or sunrise. The comet will appear in the constellation Cancer until September 7, but its visibility will diminish as it gets closer to the Sun. Tools like telescopes or binoculars may be needed for the best views, but there's hope that they won't be necessary. The comet's perihelion, its closest approach to the Sun, is predicted for September 17, and there's a possibility that its nucleus could disintegrate due to the intense solar heat.