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 for catching a glimpse of Comet Neowise — the 3.1-mile-across hunk of ice currently hurtling by Earth. With clear skies and low humidity, all you need to do is grab your binoculars and find a dark spot with a good view of the north-northwest sky. But if you live in a metropolitan area, that’s easier said than done.

Here are some spots outside of Minnesota’s biggest cities to settle down and catch a glimpse of the celestial wonder before it’s gone.

While some have managed to spot Comet Neowise in the 

, your chances improve the further out you travel.

If you live in a metro area, you may need to travel a fair distance as even the suburbs pack a lot of pollution.

The best time to head out and look up will be an hour to 80 minutes after sunset. If you successfully escaped enough light pollution and there aren’t any clouds in your way, just look north-northwest and you should be able to see it with the naked eye. Binoculars or a telescope will get you the best view. Happy comet hunting!

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