Maybe it won't fizzle out into a giant dud.
A one in a lifetime galactic fireworks display appears to have begun after
astronomers confirmed that Comet Ison, dubbed the “comet of the century”,
has entered the Earth’s orbit.
The comet has dramatically brightened with an outburst of gases in recent days
as it draws ever closer to the sun, the Times
reported, and if it survives it could be the greatest celestial display in
more the 300 years.
It is now visible to the naked eye and is expected to continue brightening
over the next few weeks until it outshines the moon.
Well, we'll see about that last part...but if you live out in the country you can probably see it in the early morning near Mercury...so aim for 4 a.m. or so.
Rising Hegemon
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Four in the morning -- right in the walking man's wheelhouse.
This time for sure.
Arrgh. The walking man's wheelhouse.
No one has told Pat Roberston, amiright? 'Cuz he'll shit his pants if this comes to pass.
ooh, i might get to see it. where?
The comet will be in the southeastern sky. I don't know where Pat Robertson will be.
"the sky is falling! the sky is falling!" and i'm sure it's all obama's fault.
maybe the republican dimwits can filibuster the comet...
mselfm
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