But surprising Comet McNaught - whose January 12 closest approach to the Sun (perihelion passage) was well inside the orbit of Mercury - gave an enjoyable performance in bright blue daytime skies.

• 但令人惊异的是当麦克诺特彗星在1月12日于水星轨道内处于近日点时，在白天蓝色的天空中还能看到彗星美丽的外表。