A Possible Naked-eye Comet in March
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - 21:30
in Astronomy & Space
A comet falling in from the distant reaches of the solar system could become a naked-eye object in early March. This is Comet Pan-STARRS's first visit to the inner solar system, so surprises are possible as its virgin ices are exposed to intense solar heating for the first time.