In December 2021, Comet Leonard, which is over 35,000 years old, will be at its closest point ever with the Earth, the Sputnik portal reported. 

This is an extremely rare opportunity, and it is possible to be seen at night.

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“Although comets are extremely difficult to predict, some estimates indicate that the light from Comet Leonard will be visible to the naked eye in December,” reported NASA.

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Comet Leonard, also known as C/2021, will make its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 12, according to NASA. The comet was discovered earlier this year by astronomer Gregory Leonard, hence its name. pic.twitter.com/wnzKSYf3Rt

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“Soon after passing close to Earth in mid-December, the comet will drift from northern to southern skies,” the agency added.

In North America, the ideal time to see the comet would be Monday morning when it's positioned low on the horizon, Ed Krupp, an astronomer and the director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, told NPR.

According to Krupp, the only place unable to see the comet is Antarctica. 

On December 12, the comet will be 21.7 million miles from Earth, the closest distance ever to the planet. It will remain visible until December 13. 

Krupp details that the comet will be "about half the width of a clenched fist to the left," adding, "You might spot it with the unaided eye, but more likely, you're going to need binoculars [or] a telescope."

On December 3, the comet flew close to the global star cluster Messier 3.

One of the shiniest stars, Arcturus can be seen by the comet today. 

After December 13, the night sky will showcase the comet with no instruments necessary.