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'Christmas comet' to be seen in Ireland over festive season

A 'Christmas comet' is set to pass unusually close to Earth this December, according to Astronomy Ireland.

'Christmas comet' to be seen in Ireland over festive season

Mon, 10 Dec, 2018 - 08:42

Steve Neville

A 'Christmas comet' is set to pass unusually close to Earth this December, according to Astronomy Ireland.

Comet Wirtanen is set to fly closer to Earth than it ever will during our lifetime.

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