Comet Pan-STARRS makes an appearance over Earth

MIZUHO, Japan -- Right, Comet Pan-STARRS emerges from the sun's glare approximately 30 minutes after sunset over Tokyo, Japan, March 16, 2013. Solar heating has caused the comet to glow brighter than a first magnitude star. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

PHOTO BY: osakabe yasuo

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