What are the next comets or asteroids that should be visible with the naked eye?

trans991

C/2006 W3 (Christensen): An evening comet visible in binoculars this month. This site contains charts giving latitudes and degrees and includes software for telescopes. http://cometchasing.skyhound.com/ 2) Pallas Magnitude 8.1 August to December Melpomene Magnitude 7.9 August to November http://www.space.com/spacewatch/bright_asteroids_2009.html Aug 07 09, 4:08 PM

serpa

Concerning naked-eye asteroids: "Vesta is really the only one you might have a chance to see with the naked eye, and only when it is favorably positioned and you have a very dark sky, as in a remote location. Meanwhile, get ready for 2029. The asteroid named Apophis will pass about 22,600 miles from Earth, closer than geosynchronous satellites. if you're in Europe, Africa, or western Asia, it will reach magnitude 3.8. So you'll get to watch it. You'll see a moderately bright star move across the sky at what will appear to be a stately pace. ... So, no, excepting Vesta (when everything is just right) and Apophis (in 21 years), you won't see any asteroids with the naked eye." http://2012-comet.com/phpbb/2012/when-the-next-asteroid-comet-t390.html Aug 07 09, 6:20 PM