Brightest comet in 20 years blazes path over Mid-South
The comet NEOWISE can be seen looking northwest over the Hernando DeSoto Bridge July 21, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The comet NEOWISE can be seen streaking above the night sky above Big Hill Pond State Park July 19, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
NEOWISE can be seen in the northwest corner of an old farm road near the Arkansas entrance to Big River Crossing July 20, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
NEOWISE is seen hanging over the Mississippi River from Greenbelt Park in Memphis July 20, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The 3-mile ball of ice will make its closest approach to the Earth on Thursday, July 23.
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Patrick Lantrip is an award-winning writer, photographer and videographer based in Memphis, Tennessee. When not exploring the outdoors, Patrick enjoys spending time with his daughter, Anna.
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