Comet Panstarrs is just peeking into view in the western sky shortly after sunset. If you have clear skies and a clear horizon, the comet is barely visible to the unaided eye. It looks like a faint star with a fainter tail. Binoculars greatly enhance the view. [Tim Jones]
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