The comet Pan-STARRS will be at it's brightest this weekend due to its passing before the sun, but may still be hard to view for many people. The comet was at its best view point Sunday but the article suggests having an, "unobstructed view to the southwest at twilight", if you are wanting the best results from your comet watching venture. Many people must deal with light pollution which is an obstruction close to cities due to the fact that it blocks the naked eye from seeing much of outer space. It is much easier to view the stars and comets out in the countryside where there are fewer houses and street lights. The article also suggests,"Pan-STARRS may start dimming after Sunday", this was the tenth of March and it is still visible now but not for long. The comet is slowly moving and becoming more visible from the Southern Hemisphere and less visible from the North hemisphere. There's not much time left to catch a glimpse of the beautiful comet as it drifts across the night sky, just remember the few simple things you need to get the most out of your comet experience, a view and a dark sky.
The article URL is - http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/03/08/naked-eye-comet-pan-starrs-at-its-brightest-this-weekend/
