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Last Chance For 80,000 Years To See Comet

Last Chance For 80,000 Years 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.

New York Post · 3h

Most anticipated comet of the year to make its closest approach to Earth this weekend

A once-in-80,000-year sight will make its closest approach to Earth this weekend before heading into the vast abyss of outer space.

Brits have last chance to see comet that will not return to Earth's skies for another 80,000

Brits will have their last chance to see a comet tonight - before the dazzling space object fades into darkness for 80,000 years.

Rare Oct. Comet Expected to Be Visible to Naked Eye

Colorado Public Radio · 4h

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.

YAHOO!News · 1d

Rare October Comet Expected to Be Visible to the Naked Eye as It Nears Earth This Week

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, also known as C/2023 A3, is making its way towards Earth and is expected to be visible to the naked eye – meaning without a telescope or other equipment – on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10, according to NASA. The visibility of the comet is dependent on clear weather conditions.

Space.com · 2d

Scientists discover bright 'sungrazer' comet that could be visible with the naked eye this month — after Tsuchinshan–ATLAS

Newfound comet C/2024 S1 will light up Earth's skies in late October before a super close slingshot around the sun.

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Comet not seen in last 80,000 years set to be visible from earth in once-in-a-lifetime event

Tonight the skies will blaze with a seldom seen comet that has not been visible to the human eye for 80,000 years. Back in ...

2hon MSN

'Comet of the century' will be visible this weekend. When and where to look for it

A comet that some are calling "the comet of the century" will soon be visible. Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS is ...

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Saturday Comet Tracker: When And Where To See The Bright Comet Tonight

How, when, and where to look to see Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS after sunset this Saturday, Oct. 12, with sky charts, before ...

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NASA says comet expected to put on show in Earth fly-by

A comet just discovered last year by observers will whizz past Earth from 44 million miles away but leave a trail of dust and ...

2h

Comet last seen 80,000 years ago to streak across the night sky

Those who live in the Northern Hemisphere can look at the night sky for a wonder that might have fascinated the Neanderthals ...

LAist on MSN2h

To see the brightest comet since 2006, hit the beach this month

Topline: The brightest comet visible from Earth since 2006, C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, should be making an appearance ...

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Pittsburgh may get a chance to see an ancient comet this month

The comet, known as C-2023-A3 aka Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, will be closest to Earth on Oct. 13. Then it'll put on a show ...

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Comet that ‘will knock your socks off’ to pass by Earth soon

The comet will make its closest approach to Earth this Saturday before starting on its long orbital journey once more (if it ...

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