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Phoenix's Desert Botanical Garden hosts Comet NEOWISE viewing

Updated July 22, 2020 5:44pm MST

Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden hosts Comet NEOWISE viewing

The comet will be the closest to earth on July 22 and the garden is allowing people to buy tickets and have a fun and safe place to visit and watch the comet streak the sky.

PHOENIX - Want a unique chance to see Comet NEOWISE pass through the Valley? Here's your chance.

Desert Botanical Garden is staying open until 10 p.m. on July 22 and 23 to allow Arizonans to watch the comet fly through the sky.

On Wednesday, the comet will be closest to earth giving stargazers the best view.

Don't worry, this event will keep everyone physically distant and safe. Bring your binoculars, blankets and chairs, organizers say.

The last entry will be allowed at 9 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Courtesy of Eric Mulvin