If you haven't heard, there is a comet, Comet Holmes, that is currently pretty easy to spot in the Northern Hemisphere. I went out this evening and spotted it. Even without binoculars or a telescope, and within city lights no less, you can make the comet out as a hazy blob. It was more impressive with my 10x binoculars. Look for it near the Perseus constellation.
If you want to learn more, here's a good site with some pictures.
