Astronomer says the best way to spot it will be at sunrise and sunset away from light pollution, but warns comets are unpredictable
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Nishimura, a green comet that was only discovered in August, will be visible in Australian skies within days – hopefully.
Comets are often called “dirty snowballs” because they are made of rock, dirt, ice and gas – and it is Nishimura’s “gassy” nature that makes it appear green in images.
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