See Comet Ison Somewhere Dark

Astronomer's are growing increasingly excited about Comet Ison which was spotted in September and is now visible to the naked eye - low in the sky for about an hour before sunrise.

But as Comet Ison heads towards the sun in December 2013, it is expected to increase its brightness significantly and also be visible above the horizon for much longer each night.

That is if it survives its passage close to the Sun.

All being well, by the 22 December, Comet Ison will no longer dip below the horizon and will be visible in the sky all night long.

And the good news for folks living in, or visiting the North York Moors at that time is that people in the North of the UK will get a higher and longer view throughout the latter part of December.

Because of its rural location, and lack of man-made light sources, the night sky above Rosedale Abbey in the North York Moors National Park is particularly inky-black and good for star-gazing.

If we have some clear winter nights - particularly if we get a bit of snow, Comet Ison should look truelly spectactuar.

Astronomers are talking about it being the brightest comet in the sky for some 300 years.

It sounds like it could be quite a show!

Note: To view Comet Ison in December, look for the Pole Star (Polaris) and you'll be looking in the right direction.