Comet 220P/McNaught Experiences Unexpected Outbursts, Becomes Visible with Binoculars

Periodic Comet 220P/McNaught, typically faint and requiring a telescope, has become unexpectedly bright due to two surprising outbursts this year, making it visible with binoculars and long-duration camera exposures. The reasons behind these impressive outbursts, which have made the comet approximately 20,000 times brighter than usual, are currently unknown.