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Colorado Public Radio · 6h

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.

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.

Metro on MSN · 7h

Comet last seen by Neanderthals 80,000 years ago could be visible again this weekend

A comet that has not been seen since the Stone Age could be spotted this weekend. It is so exciting that astronomers have labelled it ‘the comet of the century’ and it has the name Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS).

Sky News on MSN · 14h

How and when to spot comet last seen over Earth 80,000 years ago

Stargazers will have the chance to spot what could be the most impressive comet of the year for the next couple of weeks.

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‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed by neanderthals 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight

Comet of the century’ that was last viewed by neanderthals 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight - Scientists say Comet A3 ...

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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is a Halloween visitor from the spooky Oort Cloud − the invisible bubble that’s home to countless space objects

It is also theoretical. Astronomers infer the Oort Cloud is there because it’s the only logical explanation for the arrival ...

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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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'Comet of the century' to be visible for last time tonight before disappearing for 80,000 years

Tonight marks the final opportunity for stargazers to witness a rare celestial event. Comet A3, also known as ...

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'Comet of the Century' to fly over South Carolina. Here's how to catch a glimpse of it.

A3, a comet that zooms by Earth once every 80,000 years, to be visible in western sky this weekend on Oct. 12 or Oct. 13.

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How to Watch the Rare 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Comet in October

The Oort Cloud comet will reach peak visibility between Oct. 9 and Oct. 10, per NASA. The comet will be closest to Earth on ...

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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 ...

Brightest comet of the year to make rare appearance this weekend

The comet hails from the Oort Cloud, a far-flung spot that sits beyond Pluto. NASA astronomer Bill Cooke, who leads the ...

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Comet from the Oort Cloud..."Look at it with your own eyes".

Anchor] A comet bright enough to be seen with the naked eye will come to Earth for a week from tonight (12th).It's '∀ ...

UPI on MSN23h

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

Scientists believe the comet was formed from the Oort Cloud, a spherical shell that surrounds the solar system.

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