We are just 8 days to perihelion for comet Lemmon. Although the comet's distance from the earth is increasing, Lemmon remains quite bright, maintaining an estimated magnitude of 4.2. Weather prospects for the Maryland area are so-so with this Friday and Tuesday looking good. Lemmon remains about 10-15° above the horizon at 6:30pm EST on November 2nd. After that, the orbit places the comet lower and lower, making it harder to see. And with the moon waxing large, and full on the 4th, these two dates may be the best and last to capture the comet.
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