An extremely bright comet that was only discovered last month has made its closest approach to Earth as it falls rapidly toward the sun. The icy object, known as "Comet Nishimura," will soon be slingshotted around our star and back into the outer reaches of the solar system, where it will remain for the next four centuries. #science #cometnishimura https://www.livescience.com/space/comets/green-comet-nishimura-will-reach-closest-point-to-earth-today-and-it-wont-be-back-for-another-430-years