Different Socks
03-02-2013, 13:04
As seen from mid-northern latitudes, Comet Panstarrs might become visible with an optical aid around March 7 or 8. However, the comet will sit in the glow of dusk and will set around 40 to 45 minutes after sunset. By March 12, the comet will be considerably higher in the sky and will set around 75 minutes after sun. What’s more, the comet will be next to the waxing crescent moon on the North American evening of March 12.
On March 12, go out at sunset and when it drops below horizon look for thin crescent moon. The comet will be slightly above it and to the left. On April 6th, the comet will be directly below the Andromeda galaxy, but not as bright.
Comet ISON will be seen in Nov/Dec and is predicted to be as bright or brighter than Hale-Bopp!!
Okay, one more: Comet Lemmon can be seen at sunrise in May. No details yet where to look for it. That's 3 comets in one year I will spy with my scope!!! C-mon everybody get excited!!
If I get clear skies to see all 3, it will bring my total to 6 comets seen since moving to MT!
On March 12, go out at sunset and when it drops below horizon look for thin crescent moon. The comet will be slightly above it and to the left. On April 6th, the comet will be directly below the Andromeda galaxy, but not as bright.
Comet ISON will be seen in Nov/Dec and is predicted to be as bright or brighter than Hale-Bopp!!
Okay, one more: Comet Lemmon can be seen at sunrise in May. No details yet where to look for it. That's 3 comets in one year I will spy with my scope!!! C-mon everybody get excited!!
If I get clear skies to see all 3, it will bring my total to 6 comets seen since moving to MT!