Overview
- Skywatchers can look just after sunset on October 21 near bright Arcturus in Boötes for their first clear look.
- Viewing guides highlight a favorable stretch through late October, with October 25–31 flagged as especially promising nights.
- The comet’s path shifts from Boötes toward Hercules and Serpens, approaching the region of Scorpius near Antares by November.
- Observers report two distinct tails, a bluish ion tail and a yellower dust tail, as the object continues to brighten.
- For best results, seek dark skies or use 7–12× binoculars, and for phone photos use a tripod, Night/Astro mode, ISO 1600–3200 and 5–10 second exposures.