Brightest Comets in centuries

[Ron]

Just got my email news from Space Weather  Brightest Comet in thirty years and could become the brightest in centuries

WOULDN'T THAT BE NICE?

Space Weather News for Jan. 10, 2007

http://spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=10&month=01&year=2007

Comet McNaught has continued to brighten as it approaches the sun and it is now the brightest comet in 30 years.  For observers in the northern Hemisphere, tonight is probably the best time to see it:  Go outside this evening and face the sunset. A clear view of the western horizon is essential, because the comet hangs very low. As the twilight fades to black, it should become visible to the naked eye.  Observers say it's a fantastic sight through binoculars.

In the days ahead, Comet McNaught will pass the sun and emerge in good position for southern hemisphere viewing later this month.  Meanwhile, solar heating will continue to puff up the comet, causing it to brighten even more.  It could become one of the brightest comets in centuries, visible even in daylit skies.

Visit http://spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=10&month=01&year=2007

Ron

[ben therrell]

In addition,

     Comet McNaught will reach perihelion on Jan 12.7990.  On Jan 14 it will be less than 1 deg
from Mercury.  Spectacular reports have been coming from Northern Europe and Canada.  They
are beginning to pick it up now as far South as California.

Ben
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