The forecast changed a little, but we should still be okay! The clouds are coming around 6:00 am for a 30% cover, and by 7:00 am it would be 50% cover. Regardless, let's hope that we can view Ison at 5:00 am! Be there earlier than you anticipated!
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| Saturday's forecast shows some clouds that will roll in by 6:00 am. Earlier viewing is recommended. |
Below is a sky map showing where comet Ison will be in the eastern sky. The best way to locate comet Ison is to find the Big Dipper, follow the arc of the handle to Arcturus (in Bootes) then keep that arc until you hit Spica in Virgo. Comet Ison is right above Spica!
In addition, there will be Mars and Mercury to look at, as well as Jupiter in the western part of the sky. The almost full Moon will be setting in the west at that time, and there is a possibility of spotting some meteors (part of the Leonid meteor shower). So even if we don't spot Ison, there will be plenty for us to see!
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| Eastern skies about an hour before sunrise - Note how many comets there are! Mercury and Mars should also be visible. |
See you tomorrow! CLEAR SKIES!!!
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