Open sky... no comet Panstarrs

This evening open sky with low hanging clouds above the horizon. The moon above western horizon. But no comet Panstarrs visible with the naked eye. Picture taken at 7h30 PM. Or looking at the wrong place or comet hidden behind clouds. Next time more luck needed.

Panstarrs all over

The northern hemisphere awaits the comet Panstarrs. Today the comet will start his journey back into  darkness which will take 100million years. The comings days the comet will show up just after sunset in the west.  The conditions are not really promising as heavy snowfall is predicted for the newt days. As from wednesday weather forecast predict partially clouded... Let't wait and see...

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Good luck for those with an open sky!

Comet Panstarrs

Minus 2 days the comet Panstarrs will be closest to Earth. Visibility is around magnitude 1 or little less.

See also this website : Calcsky

Astronomical weather

As said earlier in my blog, astronomical weather condition are key for observating the sky, both during the day as at night.
This link provides around the world weather forecast.

Use this link : Astro weather

Comet Panstarrs

Comet Panstarrs is on his way to Northern Hemisphere and looks like to brighten up. Latest observations show magitudes 2. So promising news for those who want to see the comet with the naked eye at the evening sky. Observe the comet right after sundown.
For more information : Comet Panstarrs

Astronomical Weather Forecast

Planning for observation of the sky @ night? Weather is probably the most important factor. Search for local weather forecast sites to plan your event. The one I most use is the one from the Astronomy Website Urania.
See linkage : Astronimical Weather Forecast

Orion in the evening sky

Picture made using Nikon D60 - Lens Nikkor DX 35-55 f/3.5-5.6 - 38mm - 10 pictures 30s stacked with Deepskystacker and edited using Photoshop CS4  dd20/12/2009