A man captured time-lapse footage of a rare comet which won't be seen on earth for another 80,000 years. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was spotted by photographer, Rick Clark, 71, on October 13, in Lincoln,

N​ow is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to view one spectacular comet soaring across the night sky. Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, also known as comet A3, is visible across the U.S. tonight through Oct. 24.

Both comets will glow green in our skies. One comet, called C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is already visible, while another newly discovered comet could be visible towards the end of the month. Comet A3 will remain visible for much of October, with a spectacular tail that’s set to grow.

This week marks the last opportunity to see the "comet of the century", before it disappears for another 80,000 years. Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been visible in recent nights. It was at its brightest on Monday night for sky-gazers across the United Kingdom.

Rice goes on to tell WRAL that the third week of October is optimal for viewing. Look west 30 to 60 minutes after sunset from a dark spot. You may need a telescope to view, but some darker areas could potentially see it dimly lit.

A comet swings by Earth about once every 80,000 years was visible in the skies of Connecticut on Tuesday night.

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Stargazers are in for a treat this October as a long period comet will be visible in the night sky this week with the evening of October 15 being the best night to spot it.