Comet McNaught, officially known as C/2006 P1, was a bright comet discovered by astronomer Robert McNaught in 2006. It became one of the brightest comets visible from Earth in over 40 years, reaching its peak brightness in January 2007. The comet was best seen in the Southern Hemisphere, where it left a stunning trail across the sky. As it approached the Sun, Comet McNaught displayed a long tail and a bright coma, making it a spectacular sight for skywatchers. Its close passage to the Sun allowed for detailed observations, contributing valuable data to the study of comets and their behavior.