Yesterday I went outside to see the comet during sunset, and could see it after the sun went down through binoculars. In a few days the comet is going to swing around the sun and then be only visible to people in the southern hemisphere during sunset. My question is simple really, couldn't I just still see the comet in the northern hemisphere right before the sun rises?
2007-01-14 06:05:16 · 2 answers · asked by Roman Soldier 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Currently you can see it at both sunrise and sunset. (Fun home project - draw a diagram of the relative positions to see why this is so). It should still be visible for a couple more days, but I think someone said Saturday night was the best opportunity.
It will be brighter after the 16th when it is no longer lost in the sun's glare, but only visible in the southern hemisphere.
2007-01-14 06:18:38 · answer #1 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After it passes the sun u may not be able to see it. The heat of the sun may burn off most of the snow and gases .
2007-01-14 09:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋