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Originally Posted by SharonW
Well I had a great view of it yesterday evening  . No decent pics though, even with my digiscoping gear - it was just too windy. |
I thought I was going to get it today. The clouds cleared mid-afternoon, I was out with equipment but it clouded over again later on!
Many thanks for bringing this comet to our attention, though, Sharon - I had great views of it on Wednesday evening on my way home from work. Unfortunately,I hadn't thought it through enough to take my camera with me on that day otherwise I might have had a 'prize-winner' of a shot! I pulled off the road to see it and it was at just the right time with the comet looking as if it was plunging to earth with the tail illuminated for quite a length by the just-set sun.
I've seen a few comets over the years and most have been, quite frankly, rather disappointing spectacles but this one was a real show-stopper. It's a pity that, with all the bad weather we've had recently, there have been few breaks in the clouds at the right time for more people to enjoy the sight.