Valentine's Day with Comet Lulin?
Today is my last day at Nanjing, I visited Ming Tomb, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, Gate of China, Nanjing Wall, etc. These places are great (actually, you may have seen the recently-updated photos here, they were all taken during my country-cross travel). But the biggest surprise is made by Liaoshan and Yunxi, sending me such a message: "Happy Valentine's Day -- with you 'Lulin'!"
Okay, I admit that Liaoshan had remind me to take a look of Lulin at Valentine's Day yesterday, but I had enjoy my trip so much so I wouldn't like to move out in the cold winds for a glimpse of the comet. "Oh well, the weather won't permit me to do that," I told her, "today (Feb. 13) is cold and rainy." But actually, Feb. 14 is mostly clear.
So I made something special to celebrate the only Valentine's Day with Comet Lulin: for the first time in my life, I make up my hair to match the appearance of the comet (as below). Can you find the "ion-tail" on my forehead? 
"Lulin's style"
I'd most probably have three snowy days at Mount Huangshan, so it's unlikely for me to spot Comet Lulin there. Anyway, I'll try to see it again at her brightest after I back to Guangzhou. Thanks Liaoshan and Yunxi for the reminds!
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约1年前 about 1 year ago
见到小龙前额上头的"ion-tail"了...(*U*)
和鹿林MM很般配呢～～
However,"Happy Valentine's Day -- with your 'Lulin Comet'MM^!"
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不错不错，韵希同学实在眼光犀利呀……
约1年前 about 1 year ago
Good Sir, Do I still look in the Soutern sky here in Roswell New Mexico USA on the morning of the 24th of Feb abour 3am to see this comet? I would like to find my best ime at this close approach to haul out my scope and view the wonders of the Allmighty for myself. Thank you for your time
Michael
约1年前 about 1 year ago
Hi Michael,
Sorry for the late reply, I was out for travel these days and back home yesterday. According to the recent observations, the comet is now visible to naked-eye observers, so you may choose any time to take a look of it.
Good luck!
Quanzhi