Comet NEOWISE, officially designated C/2020 F3, was discovered on March 27, 2020, by the NEOWISE space telescope. It became visible to the naked eye in July 2020, captivating skywatchers around the world with its bright tail and distinctive glow. The comet is a long-period comet, meaning it takes thousands of years to complete one orbit around the Sun. NEOWISE passed closest to Earth on July 23, 2020, at a distance of about 64 million miles, providing a spectacular view for amateur astronomers and the general public.