So, I just read an article from Space.com that a comet will enter the solar system this year, approaching its perihelion in November 28, and the nearest distance to Earth in December 26! The last time a comet this significant came close to Earth was in 1997, and Hale-Bopp single-handedly attracted my interest to astronomy. It was the Great Comet of 1997 and I can’t wait to see the Great Comet of 2013.
(Photo from Space.com)
It is a very enticing prospect, that it was even predicted by scientists to be bright enough and be visible in broad daylight. Imagine that! Now, I have more excuse to work on saving for a better telescope, because this is one celestial event not to be missed! See you soon, Comet ISON!
when are we so pose to be able to see it..?
Hi! Based on what I’ve read from articles on Space.com, we can see the comet with our naked eye by August 2013, and eventually getting brighter as November approaches. I just hope it won’t fizzle our because it is a sungrazing comet. 🙂