Comet 46P/Wirtanen closest approach 2018

In 2018, comet 46P/Wirtanen is predicted to become a naked eye comet reaching magnitude 3 in December. Closest approach of the icy object occurs on 16-Dec-2018 at a distance of AU (7,220,000 mi) from the Earth. Produced for Animations produced by: Stellarium and 3D Solar System Simulator. Music: “Storm (Dmitry Glushkov Remix)“ by Aalborg Soundtracks.