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.
Aaron's Insight: Clear skies for viewing the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS tonight through this weekend in WNY
Mainly clear skies will allow you to see the comet tonight with the naked eye. You'll be able to see the comet through the weekend, but it is getting dimmer.
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.
Watch Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS light up the night sky in free livestream Oct. 21
The Hunter's Moon of October 2024 will be the largest full moon of the year thanks to its proximity to Earth. The moon arrived at perigee, its closest point to Earth in its slightly elliptical, or oval-shaped orbit, on the evening of Wednesday (Oct. 16), coming within just 221,938 miles (357,174 kilometers) of our planet.
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.
Hunter's supermoon, first full moon of fall, and comet will be visible Thursday
The hunter's moon, the first full moon of fall, will be visible Thursday. It will also be the third consecutive supermoon of 2024. See schedule.
Watch Hunter's Moon supermoon team up with Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in free livestream Oct. 21
The Full Hunter's Moon of October 2024 will join Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in the night sky on Thursday (Oct. 17), and you can enjoy both with a free livestream courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project.
October's full hunter's moon will also be the biggest supermoon of the year
October's full moon, also referred to as the hunter's moon, will take center stage Thursday night as the third of four consecutive supermoons of 2024.
October full moon: How and when to see Hunter's Supermoon this week
October's supermoon, known as the "Hunter's Moon," will be the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. Why it matters: The third of this year's four consecutive supermoons arrives during an active month of skywatching between rare northern lights sightings and the once-in-a-lifetime comet.
October's hunter moon will be a supermoon: What to know
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October supermoon to light up the sky Thursday. What to know about the 2024 hunter's moon
What better way to celebrate spooky season than with a full moon? Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 hunter's moon.
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