Comet McNaught (not to be confused with Comet McShould) is hurling itself through the inner solar system towards our sun.

“Comet McNaught can be found low in the northeastern sky before dawn gliding through the constellation Perseus It is brightening as it approaches Earth for a 1.13 AU close encounter on June 15th and 16th. Currently, the comet is at the threshold of naked eye visibility (5th to 6th magnitude) and could become as bright as the stars of the Big Dipper (2nd magnitude) before the end of the month. Estimates are uncertain, however, because this comet is a newcomer to the inner solar system, and thus somewhat unpredictable.”

Spaceweather.com is asking readers to wake up before dawn to monitor it. I am asking if you’re stumbling home drunk or been up all night having a good time, poke your head outside and take a quick peek.