A rare and exclusive image of Comet `Lemon` passing through the skies of Jordan a short while ago.

Arab Weather correspondent Hamza Al-Omrat was able to spot Comet “Lemon” this evening in the sky of Wadi Musa in the Petra district of Ma’an Governorate, amid clear skies suitable for observing the comet clearly. It can be seen with the naked eye from dark and clear areas as a faint point heading towards the northwest, while it shines with its distinctive color and short tail when using telescopes and assistive optical tools.

Astronomers explained that comets are bodies made up of rock and ice, and when they approach the sun, their components begin to evaporate, evaporate, and ionize, which leads to the formation of one or more tails that appear in the sky. This comet is considered a rare opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts to follow celestial phenomena in Jordan.

The comet's name comes from the Lemmon Observatory in Arizona, USA, where it was discovered as part of the Sky Survey program. The numbers accompanying the comet's name indicate its type and the date of its discovery, in month and year.

Comet "Lemon" will continue to appear in the coming days, giving those interested in astronomical phenomena the opportunity to follow this rare event from various regions of Jordan, especially locations with clear and dark skies.

Share your photos of the comet with us via the "You Are the Observer" feature on the Arab Weather app here.