While those of us in the northern hemisphere are impatiently waiting to see Comet PANSTARRS (tonight, March 7 it should be visible in the southern parts of the US and Europe just after twilight), southern hemisphere observers have been dazzled by not one but TWO comets. Here, astrophotographer Guillermo Abramson captures both PANSTARRS and Comet Lemmon in one shot on March 4, 2013!
Below is a great shot Abramson took of Comet PANSTARRS on March 3:
If you need info on how to see Comet PANSTARRS this month, check out our detailed guide here.
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