Well I always look for Venus and go about 3 maybe 3.5 fist widths over to the left of it and then scan up an down there. You need to wait at least half hour to 45mins after sunset to see it with the naked eye or even binos. The description you gave of a torch light is the same i used to tell my mate on the first night I saw it.
I have seen it on the 16th 18th 19th 20th and 22nd. The first night I had to use the binos, now I can get it with my eyes. Clouded over the other days. I want to try and see it as much as I can. I wish i had a better camera so i can get more of the tail. But it is a visually magnificent creature. Words can not begin to describe it.
clear skies to you.
Regards
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