…Hmmm, as it coincides with a CME. Of course Comet Leonard will brighten a bit, even with it's distance from the sun. Still curious, as to how the comet will react to the Venus flyby. ~~Electric Universe intensifies~~
https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/leonard-brightest-comet-of-2021-to-be-visible-in-night-sky-christmas-week/