This comet has brightened at least 2 magnitudes brighter than the predictions available. You might want to try for it in the early morning just prior to nautical twilight (5:40ish) when it is at its highest elevation (see finder chart). Unfortunately for earth dwellers, it is dropping into the solar glare quickly. By the time it reaches perihelion on 15 Aug, it will be in conjunction with the sun and in southern skies. Currently, it is moving through Auriga into Gemini and after about August 4th will see it to low to observe well. It may be visible again in the evening skies in early October but much fainter. The plotted chart times are for 5:40am. Also see the ephemeris.
Kenneth (drako) Drake [email protected]