https://www.cnet.com/news/see-a-hyperactive-christmas-comet-zip-through-space/ > The footage from the Virtual Telescope Project shows a bright ball of light moving against a backdrop of stars.  > Astronomers at the University of Maryland say the comet may be visible to the naked eye if you're in a location with a dark sky. It's also snuggling up relatively close to Earth, making it the 10th closest comet in modern times. It will still pass safely by our planet with plenty of room to spare.