C/2020 V2 (ZTF)
Perihelion: May 8 (mag 10.0)
Closest approach to Earth: September 17th (mag 9.8)
Where to observe: Both hemispheres
Visibility forecast: At perihelion, the comet was positioned too close to the Sun in the sky and wasn’t visible. However, you can observe it at the moment of the closest approach to the Earth in September (17th) — it will be a bit brighter and well-positioned for observations. C/2020 V2 (ZTF) might be visible in small telescopes.
103P/Hartley
Perihelion: October 12th (mag 7.1)
Closest approach to Earth: September 26th (mag 7.2)
Where to observe: Both hemispheres
Visibility forecast: At perihelion, (oct 12th) the comet will be well-placed in the sky for the observers from the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be positioned much lower but will still be observable. It might become visible through small telescopes or large binoculars already at the end of September.
2P/Encke
Perihelion: October 22th (mag 7.3)
Closest approach to Earth: September 24th (mag 9.9)
Where to observe: Northern Hemisphere
Visibility forecast: At its greatest brightness in October, 2P/Encke will only be visible in the morning sky just before sunrise. It’s not expected to be visible to the naked eye but might become observable through binoculars.
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