Comet 96P/Machholz or 96P/Machholz 1 is a short-period sungrazing comet discovered on May 12, 1986, by amateur astronomer Donald Machholz on Loma Prieta peak, in central California using 130 millimetres binoculars. From Wikipedia
Stargazers are advised to seek dark southeast-facing sites after midnight to track the long-duration display under a waning moon.
