U of I professors and students searching for rare comet - and you can, too Oct 18, 2024 12:00 pm by WCIA-TVIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images WCIA-TV (Oct. 16) 'We'r e just starting to get a good show now because the comet has already passed the sun. As it’s moving away from the sun, it’s becoming visible in our night sky. That’s why everyone’s looking at it this week.' Share on Facebook Tweet Email