Looks as though this one should be getting quite bright, if reports are believed.

A newfound comet is about to loop around the Sun and might offer skywatchers a rare and fantastic view. But comets are unpredictable, and this one has a wide range of possible outcomes, experts say.
When Australian astronomer Robert McNaught announced Aug. 7 that he had discovered a faint comet on a photograph taken at the Siding Spring Observatory in New South Wales, it was a distant and inconspicuous object. But its orbital motion at once made it clear that this comet, officially catalogued as C/2006 P1, might grow very bright right about now.
Comet McNaught's orbit [video] indicates that it will sweep to within just 15.8 million miles (25.4 million kilometers) of the Sun on Jan. 12. This rather close approach—less than half the average distance of Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun—suggests the comet has the potential to briefly evolve into a bright object. The big question is, just how bright?

SPACE.com -- Bright New Comet Could Become Brilliant

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EVENING SKY MAP: Comet McNaught's predicted path as seen from mid-northern latitudes at 5 p.m. local time. The view will vary significantly depending on your latitude and sky conditions.

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There have been some fantastic reports of the Comet from UK shores. Has anyone had a clear view to see it yet? Its been cluoded out here.

Visible with the naked eye and it has a fine tail. Even direct shots through 200mm lenses look good. Last few days to see it, but it should get better.

It is very low though!

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Its a clear enough afternoon, lets hope it stays like this just for a few more hours!

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It stayed clear so i went out for a walk over the local patch....Sorry about the power cables







Distant cloud soon rolled over the horizon so thats all i could get.

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Bloody hell, WOW! Its good isn't it

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Some more shots here. For such a spectacular sight, there seems to be very little media interest.

BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: Comet McNaught

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Clear skies atm, should be good for anyone with a SW viewpoint

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In the days ahead, Comet McNaught will pass the sun (temporarily disappearing in the glare) and emerge in good position for southern hemisphere viewing later this month. Meanwhile, solar heating will continue to puff up the comet, causing it to brighten even more. It could become one of the brightest comets in centuries, visible even in daylit skies.

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SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) Is tracking it as it gets closer to the sun, heres a link to the images:

SOHO Hotshots

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