Comet McNaught (C/2006 P1)
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Comet McNaught as seen towards the west, low in the evening twilight sky, thirty minutes after sunset. Each day (per frame of animation) is from January 5th through the 15th.
As for the length of the tail and brightness, it is quite bright! It can now be seen during the daytime!
Comet McNaught, as seen in Sydney Australia, towards the west, low in the evening twilight sky, thirty minutes after sunset. Each day (per frame of animation) is from January 24th through the 3rd.