Originating in the OORT cloud, "This extraordinary comet has not been near the Sun for approximately 80,000 years, making its upcoming approach a once-in-a-lifetime event for modern observers."
1 posted on
09/27/2024 9:21:10 PM PDT by
blueplum
To: blueplum
I remember how spectacular Comet Kohoutek was back in 1973. Can’t wait for this one.
To: blueplum
LOL, I just watched “Greenland” the night before last!
(A completely underrated film, by the way)
4 posted on
09/27/2024 9:40:00 PM PDT by
rlmorel
("A people that elect corrupt politicians are not victims...but accomplices." George Orwell)
To: blueplum
It doesn't , but I guess it is observable without a telescope?
As long as I have been alive, I have never seen a comet.
Perhaps I can become a:
Starrider or is it Star Rider
To: blueplum
From September 27 to September 30, the comet will be best observed in the southeastern sky, about an hour before dawn.... Looking outside and all I see is Hurricane Helene. Lots and lots of Helene. And not much else because the power is out in the neighborhood because of the comet. No, I'm joking - it's because of Helene.
13 posted on
09/28/2024 3:44:13 AM PDT by
KarlInOhio
(7/13/2024:The day the Democrats and their SA chose assassination as their primary political tool.)
To: blueplum
In the late 90s, I saw the Hale-Bopp comet. It was extremely bright and beautiful
To: blueplum
And once again, we have thick cloud cover all weekend.
18 posted on
09/28/2024 6:53:57 AM PDT by
airborne
(Thank you Rush for helping me find FreeRepublic! )
To: blueplum
“Comet of the century?”
Whew, now I don’t have to worry about comets for the next 76 years. Frees up a lot of time for other things.
22 posted on
09/28/2024 7:52:43 AM PDT by
P.O.E.
(Pray for America.)
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