5 dic 2013

Comet Ison: Gone in a Blaze of Glory




Sky-watchers had high hopes for the arrival of Comet ISON. It was forecast to be the 'comet of the century', and was destined to have had a significant impact on both the worlds of astronomy and astrology. Unfortunately, the predictions all fell short of the reality, as instead it evaporated in a blaze of glory as it rounded the sun.



This comes as a bitter blow for those who were waiting to witness its brilliance, as during December ISON was meant to have been a glorious and shining presence in our morning skies. It was suggested that it would even outshine the full moon in daylight and would be visible to the naked eye for some time, though it was apparently a very rare example which unusually glowed green instead of white.



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