Here's All You Need To Know To View Comet ISON This December (ANIMATED INFOGRAPHIC)

It's a cosmic cliffhanger. Will comet ISON pull through its close encounter with the sun -- or be cooked to oblivion?

As long as ISON survives on Nov. 28, early December should be the best time to spot the comet. And YOU may be able to spot this celestial beauty from the comfort of your own backyard. Check out the guide below.

Infographic by Troy Dunham for the Huffington Post.

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