[Errant]

Let's hope! Given ISON encountered an X-flare or two while inbound, and its composition, there could also be a few larger ones streaking through earth's atmosphere during transition of the dust trail. ;)

Here's an interesting fact: Both ISON and LoveJoy reach perihelion on American Feast Days (Thanksgiving and Christmas respectively) - a harbinger? :)

Comet #LovejoyR1's perihelion is Christmas Day.

[winoneforthegipper]

Interesting stuff....did you see anything official coming out of the ISON project as to the probability that ISON’s remains stay on it’s orbital path?