snoop1130 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand's sky watchers had a unique opportunity on Sunday evening (Apr 21) to observe Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks as it made its closest approach to the sun, an event that will not occur again for another 71 years. According to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), the comet was optimally positioned for viewing just after dusk in the western sky until approximately 8 p.m. at a distance of about 116 million kilometers from the Sun. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, currently between the constellations Taurus and Aries, can still be observed with the naked eye under dark skies free of light pollution. To the unaided eye, it might appear as a faint, hazy star, less distinct than the others. However, using binoculars can reveal more details about the comet, especially its tail, enhancing the viewing experience. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks's next close encounter with Earth and the sun is scheduled for 2095. By Krajangwit Johjit Source: NNT 2024-04-22 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted April 22 Popular Post Share Posted April 22 Have to catch it next time around! 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Martin71 Posted April 22 Popular Post Share Posted April 22 Would have been nice to know before it happened... 2 2 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Might still be visable tonight 5% above horizon in the west after sunset, however, naked eye you'll be lucky to see much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Nice timing to bring the news on 22nd of April 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Thanks for the heads up. Doh...missed it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 16 hours ago, Thailand said: Have to catch it next time around! Only if they plant me face up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 There's a full moon tonight ... if wanting a howling session .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 This is really cool, good unbiased news information. It would have been nice to see an article a day or two before the closest viewing, but nonetheless glad to know about it now, too. I'll pass it on so my great grand children will be on the look out. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 No comet, too many trees & hills at the horizon on W side of house ... but, here's that Full Moon ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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