I too am disappointed that we likely won't be able to see the comet. However, be sure to look nightly for the international space station, the last two nights it's been amazing, “flying" almost directly over our house and traceable for about 6 minutes! There's a site that lists the day/time by city. It's fun to watch and something easily done with neighbors while still social distancing!

Spacey- Great idea! Thanks for commenting and thanks for the tip. We’ll check it out.

Awesome, Cheryl! Great story, thank you for sharing.

We saw the comet Friday night from Embarcardero road just past the airport. We parked this side of the gate that closes at night and walked up the road about a block. The comet wasn't bright due to the marine layer/haze but we did see it, and a big plus was that we also saw the International Space Station cross over the comet at about 9:22pm. Cheryl's comment about the Stellarium.com app was great. I didn't know such a terrific app existed.

Lee - How fun! So glad you were able to see the comet and the International Space Station together. What a treat!

My husband and I also went out to the PA Baylands and parked just short of the barrier as Lee Thé suggested. Awe walked out past the duck pond and away from all the lights. -- about 10 pm. It was a little hazy when we did it earlier this week, but I THINK I saw the comet through my binoculars. I'm planning to go out again.

Thanks, Cheryl, for the link to the Stellarium.com site.

Years ago, back in 1986 when Halley's Comet was "in town," I went with my then teenaged son up to the top of Mt Hamilton since an astronomy club has set up a bevy of big telescopes and they invited the public. It was a two hour drive up there -- and another two hours back -- and the fog also interferred to some extent -- but we saw a number of the planets and Saturn's rings... it was an experience to remember.

Oops -- the website is NOT "tellurium.com." Cheryl names it correctly in her post: it's stellarium-web.org

DebbieMytels- So glad you were able to see the Neowise comet! I’ve heard that binoculars can be quite helpful, especially if you want to see the tail. And thanks for sharing your experience seeing Halley’s Comet. Sounds like a very memorable outing.

Just a heads up that the next Mars Rover is scheduled to launch 7/30. In an effort to promote the launch, NASA has published some fabulous informational packets, great for adults and kids,

Web Link

Wonder whether I risked arrest two weeks ago in Mitchell Park at 4:30 in the morning. Found a clear pre-dawn view of the comet from the Wilbur playing fields, my junior high 50-some years back. Much of the perimeter floodlighting is ghastly for night vision but northeasterly was tolerable. I imagine similar citation odds by the duck pond at 10 pm. Still unsure what's legal where education is involved. As they say, it's better to ask forgiveness than permission.

Spacey - Thanks for the heads up! That sounds like a great end of summer activity. Can’t wait to check it out.

musical - Thanks for sharing your experience seeing the Neowise Comet. Good question, I’m not sure if anyone has received a citation when star-gazing.