The Comet should be visible from our area through binos, but because it is very low on the horizon, we will be digging through a lot of atmosphere. We are going to check tonight at Lake Varner if we can make the Comet out already. According to Clevis’ Starry Night we should be able to. It all will depend on the clouds at the horizon. Will let you know on the Yahoo site and facebook. Based on Clevis’ predictions: On the 10th the Sun will set at 7:39 P.M at AZ 266 degrees. PanSTARRS will be 12.5 degrees above the horizon at AZ 258 degrees at that time. (The size of a fist at arms lenght above the horizon). So when it sinks further down after sunset, we believe we should be able to see it (or part of the tail). But than again, clouds at the horizon might block the view…..
Clear Skies,
Theo