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Catch a Glimpse of Comet ISON

Learn more "Today in Exeter."

1. Comet ISON is hurtling toward a brush with the sun on Thanksgiving. You may be able to see it from Exeter and surrounding towns with the naked eye.

According to Earthsky.org: "The comet is headed into the morning twilight now, as it hurtles toward its November 28 perihelion, or closest point to the sun. Morning twilight is beginning to interfere with observations of Comet ISON, so if you’re going to search with binoculars … do it soon."

2. It will be sunny today, with a high of 47 degrees and a low of 34. Friday will be sunny, with a high of 47 and a low of 36. There's a chance of rain at night.

3. There are a bunch of volunteer opportunities during the Thanksgiving holiday on the Seacoast.

4. This month marks 50 years since the assassination President John F. KennedyWhere were you that day?

5. In case you missed it: A union official recently told a top New Hampshire lawmaker that the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will not survive more sequestration.

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