We have the first of two bright comets for 2013 near to closest approach this month. Comet C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) should be at maximum brightness on March 10 (give or take a few days). For more information look at...
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/ataglance?pos=left
Keep in mind that comets are often unpredictable, they can be brighter or dimmer than expected. Also the best time to look for a comet isn't necessarily at maximum brightness (since it might be low in the sky or even below the horizon at that point). That will vary by where you are viewing the comet from.
The other bright comet is Comet ISON. It is expected to be at it is brightest in November. We'll get better information on ISON over the next few months.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
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Over the past couple weeks we've had a number of observations of comet C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS). I expect to have a posting of comet reports after the next lowbrow newsletter comes out.
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