Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still visible in the night sky, but not for long
The coma and long tail of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also called C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS), is currently shining at magnitude +0.5. That's well within the grasp of the human eye. It's likely now past its best, but only just, and will likely remain a naked-eye object after sunset in the west until, and possibly through, the weekend.
Biggest supermoon of 2024 rising in opposition of the Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
October will feature yet another rare celestial treat. Look to the night sky to see the biggest supermoon of the year along with Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS.
Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is grazing October skies: Here’s what you need to know
A rare celestial event is lighting up the night sky this month as Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas makes its closest approach to Earth for the first time in roughly 80,000 years.
Get a photo of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS tonight before it disappears for 80,000 years – here's how
Photographers have immortalized Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and you can, too. But you'd better be quick – it won't be around for much longer
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Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, but binoculars and telescopes will give a better view. Those hoping to spot the comet should venture outside about an hour after sunset on a clear night and look to the west.
How to see Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS before it fades from Iowa skies
Central Iowans still have the chance to view another celestial show this month. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appeared in night skies over the Northern Hemisphere earlier in October. The comet came within 44 million miles of Earth over the weekend and will still be visible for the next couple of weeks.
Photos show rare comet streaking across Pennsylvania sky in once-in-a-lifetime moment
An ancient, rare comet is passing by Earth, and some people in the Pittsburgh area have seen the once-in-a-lifetime comet streaking across the sky. On Tuesday, KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay and Ian Smith captured the comet,
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A rare comet is visible in Florida: How to see comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) tonight
Comet C/2023 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is putting on a once-in-a-lifetime show. Here's how to see it before it leaves.
Rare comet visible again tonight, as October supermoon approaches. Here's when to see them.
New York and New Jersey have another chance to see a rare comet tonight, as the October 2024 supermoon appears for the next few days.
Comet likely last seen when Neanderthals walked Earth could soon dazzle in the night sky
A recently discovered comet, known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS, will make its closest approach of Earth on Saturday.
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Watch Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS light up the night sky in free livestream Oct. 21
The Hunter's Moon of October 2024 will be the largest full moon of the year thanks to its proximity to Earth. The moon ...
This comet is making its 80,000-year orbit around Earth. Here's how to see it
You have just a few weeks left to view the "comet of the century" making its 80,000-year orbit around Earth. Comet C/2023 A3 ...
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is a Halloween visitor from the spooky Oort Cloud − the invisible bubble that’s home to countless space objects
The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so colossal it surrounds the Sun and eight planets as it extends trillions of miles into deep space. The spherical shell known as ...
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Here's How You Can See a Once-in-a-Lifetime Comet Streak Past Earth
The Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet is visible from the Northern Hemisphere this month—and won't be back for another 80,000 years.
Atlas comet: When's your best chance to spot comet that may never return
An icy comet that will take 80,000 years to return – if it survives the trip – is streaking across the sky this October.
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Rare illusion gives 'once-in-a-lifetime' comet a seemingly impossible 2nd tail after closest approach to Earth for 80,000 years
New photos of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appear to show a faint "anti-tail" pointing away in the wrong direction. The puzzling ...
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Rochester Astronomy Club shares tips on how to see once-in-a-lifetime comet
The Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet will be visible to the naked eye throughout the week. Members of the Rochester Astronomy Club ...