Comet McNaught

It's not very much of a leap (at least for me) from an interest in weather to an interest in astronomy. Both involve looking up at the sky, and being often amazed and awestruck at what's out there. Here's one of the better views of Comet McNaught, the brightest and most spectacular comet that most of us will ever be able to experience in our lifetime:

And here's more recent pictures taken by the person who first discovered the comet (who, oddly enough, has the same last name as the comet! What are the odds!?)

The comet has swung around the sun and is starting its trip back to the outer regions of our solar system. It is now visible only from the Southern Hemisphere. Unfortunately, the viewing opportunities here in Hood River were few, due to clouds. There were, however, a couple of clear evenings a week ago. Did anyone see the comet?