Space Weather News for March 9, 2013

Space Weather News for March 9, 2013
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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 http://spaceweather.com for images, sky
maps and observing tips.