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Originally Posted by CometGuy
Hi Liz,
The comet is still moving towards earth, and is closest at 0.5 AU in early January when the comet's coma will pass near the south celestial pole (nice!). I imagine the tail would have become quite weak by then and may be difficult to see.
This comet is very similiar to the Sungrazing Comets of 1880 and 1887, which remained visible only 3 weeks past perihelion. So if history is anything to go by then we don't have too much time to get the best views, maybe until the end of the year.
Terry
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Yes, but what a great way to end the year!
Thanks for our early Christmas present this year Mr Lovejoy!
Steve