From: Andrew Johnson
Date: 2013-03-10 10:22:59
Have a look out for it, if you’ve got clear skies where you are! —–Original Message—– From: SpaceWeather.com [mailto:swlist@spaceweather….] Sent: 09 March 2013 18:46 To: SpaceWeather.com Subject: Bright Comet Pan-STARRS Update Space Weather News for March 9, 2013 spaceweather.com BRIGHT COMET: This weekend, bright Comet Pan-STARRS is making a close approach to the sun inside the orbit of Mercury where fierce solar heat is helping the comet reach naked-eye visibility. Observers in the northern hemisphere are making their first sightings now as the comet emerges from solar glare low in the western sky after sunset. Soon, the comet could be widely visible to casual sky watchers–no telescope required. Visit spaceweather.com for images, sky maps and observing tips. SOLAR FLARE ALERTS: Would you like a call when solar flares are underway? X-flare alerts are available from spaceweathertext.com (text) and spaceweatherphone.co… (voice). You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of Spaceweather.com. New members may add themselves to the list at spaceweather.com/ser… . To unsubscribe click here: www.spaceweather2.co… or send a blank email to leave-spaceweather-4…