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Last night to view comet
Thursday, March 14, 2013    
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Will be seen just after sunset.

(Cleveland) - This evening will be your last chance to see a comet streaking across the sky, and conditions are expected to be good.

Jay Reynolds is a Research Astronomer at Cleveland State University. He says you can see the comet without the aid of any special equipment.

Starting 15 minutes after sunset, Reynolds says draw a line from where the sun sets to the crescent moon. The comet will be roughly 2/3 below the crescent moon


(Chart courtesy Jay Reynolds

Binoculars will help, but Reynolds says they’re not required. 

What is required is a clear horizon. A lake front park such as Edgewater should work.

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