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.
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. Sky-gazers won’t want to miss the event since it may be the last time the comet will be seen in the night sky for another 80,000 years.
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.
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
October Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS: Last Chance To See It for 80,000 Years
Don't miss the the celestial wonder on spectacular display on Tuesday night—if you do, you'll be waiting a while to see it
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.
Comet visible in night sky for rest of October
After watching the Northern Lights earlier this week and the Solar Eclipse in April, another exciting weather phenomena is possible in the night sky through late October. The C/2023-A3 comet can be seen soaring across the Northern Hemisphere through the end of the month.
A once-in-a-lifetime comet is visible tonight across WNY
Look west after sunset the next few nights and you will be able to spot the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as it moves through the orbit. This will be visible to the naked eye as our forecast keeps skies clear.
Once-in-a-lifetime comet soars through night sky
Comet 2023 A3 (Tsuchinsan-ATLAS) is seen streaking through the night sky from atop a bluff in Alton, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. The distant comet is viewable once every 80,000
A comet is visible in Louisiana's night sky — here's how to take a picture with your cellphone
The Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet is still riding high in the sky, and you can take photos of it with your smartphone.
Rare comet brightens Hawaii night sky
"I hope everyone gets to see it and hopefully the weather is good. You can actually use your phone to take a picture of it. You just put it on night mode and your camera will catch the comet."
Comet Seen Once Every 80,000 Years Passes Over Earth Tonight—Here’s How To See It
The comet—traveling about 44 million miles away—was observed from Earth for the first time earlier this month.
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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
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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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Comet now on view from Earth
Paul Eskridge was walking home from the Minnesota State University campus Tuesday shortly after dusk when he looked up in the ...
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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.
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 ...
Photos: Check out the comet shooting across the sky — it won’t be back for 80,000 years
The passing of comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is close enough to Earth, an estimated 44 million miles away, to see with the naked ...