C/2012 S1 may out shine the moon upon arrival

[davidmash]

Comet

Doomsayers disappointed by 2012's non-apocalypse will get a sop in 2013 in the form of a rare supercomet. Once widely seen as a portent of doom, comets are seldom as spectacular as the new arrival, known as C/2012 S1 (ISON), may be. At its peak it may outshine the moon, even by day.

I can recall seeing a comet back in the 90's (don't remember the name) and it was visible but quite faint. Seeing one as bright as the moon should be a pretty impressive sight. I hope it lives up to the hype.

[R Leo]

I just have one word to say: Obama

[elchivito]

Originally Posted by davidmash

Comet


I can recall seeing a comet back in the 90's (don't remember the name) and it was visible but quite faint. Seeing one as bright as the moon should be a pretty impressive sight. I hope it lives up to the hype.

Panic in the streets if it's visible in the daytime. Better hoard some more .22LR ammo and re-check the bugout bag.

[Botnst]

Originally Posted by R Leo

I just have one word to say: Obama

Yes, Obama too outshines the sun.

[Mike D]

Gonna have to make up a new batch of pudding!

[cmbdiesel]

Originally Posted by davidmash

Comet


I can recall seeing a comet back in the 90's (don't remember the name) and it was visible but quite faint. Seeing one as bright as the moon should be a pretty impressive sight. I hope it lives up to the hype.

Hale Bopp?

[KarTek]

This is kind of exciting for me as well. I missed out on the previous comets because of poor conditions when they came around. (Kohoutek, Halley's)

I will be a very old man when Halley's comes around again.

[pj67coll]

I sure hope it'll be a good spectacle. I saw Hally as a Kid in SA though it certainly could not be described as "spectacular" and I saw another about eight years or so ago when I was already here. It was even less so though the nucleus did look good thru a small telescope.

- Peter.

[elchivito]

I can hardly wait.

[davidmash]

Originally Posted by cmbdiesel

Hale Bopp?

I think that was the one. I remember being kind of amazed about that. If this commet fulfils its expectation it sold be a really good show.

[cmbdiesel]

Originally Posted by davidmash

I think that was the one. I remember being kind of amazed about that. If this commet fulfils its expectation it sold be a really good show.

I was living at 8000' on a 200 acre ranch with no neighbors when Hale Bopp came through.
Was spectacular with no light pollution and less atmosphere.

[Air&Road]

Originally Posted by R Leo

I just have one word to say: Obama

I saw something on the news that indicates that some people in Russia, think the same thing.

[Dudesky]

Originally Posted by davidmash

Comet


I can recall seeing a comet back in the 90's (don't remember the name) and it was visible but quite faint. Seeing one as bright as the moon should be a pretty impressive sight. I hope it lives up to the hype.

Now when these things begin to occur, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption (deliverance) is drawing near.
Luke 21:28

[davidmash]

Or its just space debris that has an orbit which interest with earth.

No magic involved.

[Botnst]

Other than its creation.