The spectacle should therefore be magical, and above all visible to the naked eye, even in an urban environment where light pollution sometimes spoils stargazing. “If it does not fragment when it approaches the Sun, there is a chance that its brightness will be considerable. We should see large trails of ice dust and gas reflecting back. » Although visible from October 11 or 12, the dates of 16 to 18 seem the most favorable, while the comet will be 76 million kilometers from Earth on Wednesday, and 83 million on Friday.
Weather conditions
Obviously, weather hazards and clouds will be the main enemies of these evenings. Thus, in addition to the observation of this large “pebble” coming from the confines of the Solar System, several other activities are planned including the presentation and observation of the Moon, Saturn and Venus using two automated telescopes. Several rare pieces of meteorite belonging to Alain Carion, the famous meteorite hunter, will also be presented to the public, who will also have the chance to touch them.
