This photograph shows a clear dark sky, crescent moon, and city lights in Santiago. In that sky is Comet McNaught, one of the most photogenic comets which was beautiful when it passed over the northern hemisphere and even more magnificent when it reached around the southern hemisphere. By that time it had developed a long dust tail. McNaught has been the brightest comet in decades. This photo is resurfacing because 2013 is expected to bring even more brilliant comets. Comet ISON, at the end of the year, may become one of the brightest comets in history.
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