Wow, imagine witnessing the celestial extravaganza. The recent stunning show featuring the rare super blue moon paired up with Saturn left us in awe. But hold onto your space helmets, folks, because we've got more mind-blowing space news. Brace yourselves for an upcoming cosmic spectacle as a brand new comet is hurtling towards Earth. And guess what? It could rival the brilliance of Polaris, the North Star. Discovered by the keen-eyed Japanese amateur astronomer Hideo Nishimura on the night of August 11, 2023, this is actually Nishimura's third comet discovery. What's truly astounding is that he spotted this comet while it was cruising past Earth's orbit, even before our high-tech automated survey facilities like Panstars, ZTF, or Atlas could catch it. Initially quite faint at magnitude 10.4, this comet is now putting on a show as it gets closer to both Earth and the Sun. By August 26, it had brightened significantly to magnitude 7.9, a 10-fold increase in brightness since its discovery night. In this video, we'll unpack all the essential details on how you can witness comet Nishimura in the upcoming days. But hey, before we dive in, make sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss out on any of these jaw-dropping updates from the cosmos. Now, let's talk about the nomenclature of this comet. Its official name is C-2023-P1 Nishimura. Ever wondered what's behind this name? The name of a comet carries a treasure trove of information about its origins, nature, and discovery. The naming convention for comets and asteroids is quite systematic. The C- in C-2023-P1 Nishimura denotes that it's a non-periodic comet, taking more than 200 years to orbit the Sun and possibly having an irregular path. The digits, 2023, pinpoint the year of its discovery. The P1EW signifies that it's the first comet discovered in the first half of August, 2023. And of course, Nishimura pays homage to the person who discovered it, the amateur astronomer extraordinaire, Hideo Nishimura. Now, regarding its journey, comet P1, Nishimura will swing by our blue planet at its closest on September 12, 2023, followed by its perihelion or closest approach to the Sun just five days later. What's a bit disappointing is that this cosmic visitor didn't swing by during December. That would have been a breathtaking sight. It'll come with an Amir 0.06 astronomical units, or roughly 9 million kilometers of Earth. This comet is quite the enigma, surprising us as it emerges from the south and near the Sun's direction, which explains why it remained unnoticed earlier this summer. P1 Nishimura is taking a retrograde path, tilted about 129 degrees compared to the flat plane of the planet's orbits, also known as the Ecliptic. This means it's moving in the opposite direction to the inner planets of our solar system. Its orbital eccentricity slightly greater than one suggests it's likely a fresh visitor from the distant orte cloud. Post its closest solar encounter, it might venture off towards galactic space, heading for the southern constellation Pixis. According to Joe Rao, an expert in the field, this trajectory is quite fascinating, making this comet a celestial rarity. To catch a glimpse of this extraordinary visitor, set your alarms early, about 1.5 to 2 hours before the break of dawn. Grab your binoculars or telescope because this comet isn't dazzling enough for the naked eye just yet. Head to an area with minimal light pollution far from any bright city lights. We've listed some space apps in the description to guide your star gazing. The best direction to look? East Northeast. Starting from August 26th and continuing until September 4th, follow the comet's trajectory through the faint stars of the cancer constellation, resembling a crab. From September 5th, watch as it glides across the upper part of the sickle star pattern, forming a backward question mark and representing the head and mane of Leo the lion. As we progress, this comet will become brighter. By September 5th, it could shine as bright as the fifth magnitude, and just four days later its brightness might more than double, possibly reaching the fourth magnitude. However, as it gets nearer to the sun, it'll sink lower each morning, and by September 9th, it'll hover just above the horizon. The morning of September 12th might be your last chance to witness its brilliance before it's engulfed by the daylight. Still, there's a possibility to catch a glimpse on September 17th. The day it comes closest to the sun. It might even be visible in the evening sky, positioned almost directly above the sun during sunset. Although the sun's intense brightness might challenge visibility. The first week of September offers the prime opportunity to witness this celestial wanderer due to its brief six-day observation arc. The comet's long-term trajectory remains somewhat uncertain. If its eccentricity is greater than one, it means P1 Nishimura is following a hyperbolic trajectory, and after its perihelion, it bids farewell to our solar system, venturing into the depths of the galaxy. However, let's keep our cosmic hopes high because there's another fascinating comet making its way towards Earth, potentially outshining even the brightest stars in our night sky. Its comet C, 2023A3, also known as Such-N-Shan Atlas, discovered in early 2023 when it was about 7.3 astronomical units away from Earth, this comet is speeding our way. If all goes as anticipated, it could be the brightest comet of the decade. By early summer of 2024, it should be visible through small telescopes. And by late September that year, it might grace our skies as a pre-dawn spectacle, visible with the naked eye or binoculars illuminating the eastern sky before sunrise. However, whether it'll don a tail at this point remains uncertain and depends on the comet's age and activity level. Around early October 2024, comet A3 will pass very close to the sun from our perspective. Post this close encounter, it'll vanish from sight. Assuming it survives, it should reappear in the northern hemisphere sky after October 11th or 12th, 2024. At this juncture, it'll shine brighter each night, potentially surpassing most stars in our nightly canvas. But remember, comets are unpredictable, and we can only wait in anticipation to see what this special space visitor has in store for us. So keep your eyes on the skies and stay tuned to this channel for regular updates on the awe-inspiring cosmos. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, and until then, happy star gazing!