Now 15th magnitude, the comet is well-positioned for observation late overnight and into the early-morning hours. | Published: May 10, 2026 Comet Tempel 2 is passing through the rich star fields of southern Aquila this month. The Sagittarius Teapot and NGC 6638 lie southwest of the region shown here, while northwestern Capricornus is at lower left. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full  Sky This Week  column.  May 9: Look the croc in the eye Although still best for experienced observers with larger scopes, Comet 10P/Tempel (also called Tempel 2) is quickly brightening. Glowing at roughly magnitude 15, Tempel 2 is currently in Aquila the Eagle, rising late in the evening and gaining altitude overnight. The best time to observe it is a couple of hours after midnight; it reaches 20° above the southeastern horizon by 2 A.M. local daylight time.  If you’ve got country-dark skies, a 4- to 6-inch scope will net you a view.…