2007-01-12 09:26:00 · 3 answers · asked by driftcapatain 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes. Find a place with a clear southwestern horizon (very important because the comet will be low in the sky). Start looking for it a bit before 5:00 - I spotted it about 4:55 last night, and it disappeared behind the trees on my horizon about 5:15. It will be to the right of and below Venus. It's visible to the naked eye, but you may have to look carefully to pick it out in the still-bright sky. See http://space.com/spacewatch/070104_comet_mcnaught.html for more information, and good luck.
2007-01-12 09:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by injanier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just saw it naked eye from Massachusetts.
It is now quite bright, I estimate about as bright as Venus, maybe brighter.
It is, however, very far down in the twilight glow, but I could easily see the tail naked eye. With a small pair of binoculars it was quite spectacular. I could see about 20 arcminutes of the tail. The tail is pointing more-or-less straight up from the horizon.
You'll need a clear view of the western horizon. Start looking soon after sunset. As soon as you can see Venus you will be able to see the comet. Look down and to the right of Venus at about a 35 degree angle to the horizontal. Binoculars of any size will help a lot. Once you find it with binoculars, you'll be able to find it naked eye.
It may also be possible to see it tomorrow, but it will be even closer to the Sun.
2007-01-12 09:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by cosmo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Me and my family and all my friends will be there, hope it is worth while.
2007-01-12 09:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by Carpe Diem (Seize The Day) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋