Comet Neowise

Few occasions are so rare they happen once every 6 millennia or so. Neowise, the comet is one.  Unless you plan to be around for another 6,800 years it was one of those moments that spark "awe," curiosity, and wonder. The best part about it was that it was so bright we could see it with the naked eye! I decided that I wasn't going to let this be once-in-a-lifetime for me. I woke from my slumber for three nights of observation at 3:30 - 4:00 am. As I'm not a morning person, this was a commitment haha. I was not disappointed, just rewarded. 
These photos were taken from my yard, Silver Creek, and scenic drive. I had plans to celebrate my 40th somewhere else. But I stayed home, hugging trees and my family on crazy Covid time. Observing this amazing comet pass by earth with my naked eye in amazement. Our tiny selves in this vast universe. We continued to view the comet regularly for a week or two.
Do you know what Neowise means? 
New Wisdom. 
Is our country gaining new insight? 

 I hope my kids remember experiences like this. I guess it's one one the reasons that I love to photograph them. Documentation; do they know how fortunate they are to live under this sky?

During a pandemic and a divided nation, I wondered that perhaps this comet was the only thing bringing people together right now?  Looking at the cosmos does that. 

Grateful me ~ during a pandemic birthday. 

The comet peaked and was the brightest on Bryan's birthday, July 22nd. That's really special.

My friend, Gretchen, got some spectacular photos on her blog here.