Stargazers have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the green comet tonight
Scots hoping to see a green comet zip across the heavens have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to do so tonight.
How to see the green comet The comet should be visible after midnight tonight. For your best chances, a spot should be found which is far away from light pollution, which affects towns and cities. Jake Foster, a Royal Observatory astronomer said: "The comet is in the north of our skies, currently close to Polaris, the pole star directly due north. The comet is best viewed after midnight, when it reaches its highest point in the sky.
You can also download the astronomy app StarWalk2 app for Android and iPhone that can help stargazers pinpoint its location.
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