Were there comets in 2000?

Appeared. Comet McNaught was discovered by Australian astronomer McNaught on August 7th, 2006. At the time of discovery, its brightness was only 17, 10 reached more than 8 in late October, and it was 4.5 on February 26th, 165438. Then its brightness rose rapidly, exceeding 0 in 20071October 6. 65438+ 10 month 10 reaches -2 or above. It is very difficult to observe because the angular distance from the sun is too small, but the brightness of the comet is very bright. Under excellent weather conditions, it is still possible to see it in the middle and high latitudes of the northern hemisphere.