Monday, February 23, 2009

Tonight at 10:43pm...

Tonight will be the closest this strange green comet (Lulin) will get to Earth in the next million years. It won't appear this big obviously, but you might be able to see it with the naked eye if you're away from city lights. If not, check it out with binoculars or a telescope.

The Baltimore Sun has the best description of where to look for it tonight. Halfway up in the southeastern sky you'll see Regulus (the brightest star in the Leo constellation) and Saturn. Just below and to the right of Saturn, you'll see Lulin.

Let's hope for starry skies tonight!

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