It looks like the night sky will join in the celebration welcoming 2017.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said a comet will be visible in the night sky as we say farewell to 2016 and hello to 2017. The comet - which bears the not-so-simple name 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova for the astronomers who discovered it in 1948 - was first visible on the low western horizon on Dec. 15.

"Say farewell to 2016 in cosmic style by looking up to see the #NewYearsEve #comet on December 31," the laboratory said in a Wednesday Instagram post.

On New Year's Eve, 45P will make its appearance near the moon. It's not an especially bright comet, and will appear at about the same magnitude as a faint star. NASA said you'll likely need a telescope or strong binoculars if you want to get a good view of the bluish-colored 45P - assuming the Dec. 31 clouds don't get in your way.

For the best chance of spotting the comet, look to the west just after sunset; the comet should be to the left of the moon. You have your best chances of catching a glimpse if you're away from bright lights.

45P's path is about 7 million miles away from Earth and makes an appearance about every five years.

The comet will be observable from the Northern Hemisphere and you can go here to see more on times and the best locations for comet watching.

If you miss 45P on New Year's Eve, don't worry - it will be making a return appearance Feb. 11.