Comet Holmes one million times brighter

It's a beautiful clear night in Haddington and I just got in after having a look at Comet Holmes. This was a pretty nondescript comet up until October 24th when it suddenly got nearly one million times brighter over a period of 24 hours. It then either exploded or errupted or collided with something, which was actually how it was first discovered.

It is visible with the naked eye but with binoculars you can see it really well. It's like a giant blob of light in the sky, unlike anything you'll have ever seen. And apparently it's growing at a few thousand miles per hour. So watch out!



It's visible from the northern hemisphere and will probably continue to grow for a few weeks before it fades. Don't miss it!