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Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
(FOX 9) - A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October. Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is making its modern-day debut in spectacular fashion. It’s the first time this comet has been visible to Earth in more than 80,000 years, and it was first discovered by NASA in 2023.
How to see a rare comet pass by earth this week
Monday night will be one of the best nights to see a rare comet with the naked eye. Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was discovered in 2023 by China's Tsuchinshan Observatory and South Africa’s Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope.
Last Chance For 800 Centuries To See Comet As It Gets Closest To Earth
ATLAS, which should this weekend become a naked-eye object in the post-sunset sky from the northern hemisphere.
Comet seen every 80,000 years is now making an appearance in the night sky
A comet that has an orbit of 80,000 years is making its pass by Earth right now, and skygazers may be able to see it with their naked eye, according to NASA.
Comet that hasn't been seen for 80,000 years will be visible in the night sky
Scientists said a comet known as the Oort Cloud comet — or C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS — will pass by Earth on Saturday for the first time in 80,000 years.
A rare comet last visible from Earth 80,000 years ago makes a return visit
There’s a rare object in the skies over Colorado this week. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will be visible just over the western horizon shortly after sunset.
Comet last seen in the Stone Age makes appearance over Earth
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Comet, approaching closest point to Earth, soars over Bay Area skies
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This comet is making its 80,000-year orbit around Earth. Here's how to see it
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Last night’s comet stunned viewers in the Valley: When you can see it again
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Stargazers capture ‘comet of the century’ soaring over Hawaii
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Comet visible in the night sky over Aiken and Edgefield counties
Look up into the night sky above Aiken and Edgefield counties to see a comet that is visible from Earth for the first time in ...
‘Biggest and brightest’ supermoon to shine over California soon — along with comet, meteors
The blue supermoon, which is the closest full moon of the year, rises over the Capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday, Aug. 30, ...
Once-in-a-lifetime comet brightens WA sky Monday night
Last week, the northern lights wove ribbons of green and red through the dark. This past weekend, and again Monday evening, a ...
Comet that won't be seen again for 80,000 years shines in Arizona sky
PHOENIX — Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is making a rare pass by Earth and is bright enough to see with the naked eye. The comet, ...