Comet appears in the sky for the first time in 80,000 years, sprouts rare 2nd tail
Discovered in January 2023, A3 reached the closest point in its orbit to the Sun, known as perihelion, on Sept. 27, followed by its closest point to Earth on Oct. 12. The comet takes an estimated 80,000 years to complete a single orbit of the Sun .
LOOK: Rare, bright comet seen in the sky over Cincinnati
Several people captured photos of the A3 comet over Cincinnati Thursday evening. It's a rare event that won't be visible for another 80,000 years after this month.
Rare comet brightens the night skies in October
NEW YORK (AP) — Prepare to spot a rare, bright comet. The space rock is slinging toward Earth from the outer reaches of the solar system and made its closest pass on Saturday. It should be visible through the end of October, clear skies permitting.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still visible in the night sky, but not for long
Have you seen comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS yet? If you haven't yet seen the bright, icy space rock that's traveled from the edge of the solar system, it's not too late. But you need to see it soon.
Timelapse: Comet A3 seen over our region’s night sky
In one of the cooler videos and timelapses you will see today, our station camera that sits atop Mt. Mansfield (Vermont's highest peak) was able to capture a timelapse of Comet A3 as it zoomed past our lens late last night.
Once-in-a-lifetime comet soars through night sky
Comet 2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is seen streaking through the night sky from atop a bluff in Alton on Wednesday. The distant comet is viewable once every 80,000 years and has
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.
'Last and best chance' to see rare 'comet of the century' in night sky that will next be visible in 80,000 years
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS - which has been spotted in the skies over the UK in the past week - is fading fast, experts say, but the best time to see it may still be to come
Here’s how long the comet will be visible in Southern California
The comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was discovered in 2023 and is on its way into the inner solar system. Early estimates ...
‘Awe-inspiring’: Ancient comet captured streaking in the sky above Mass.
It was very exciting to be able to see it. We had been hearing so much about it on the news,” Lanouette said. ”We have seen ...
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Look for the comet in the western Pocono sky; binoculars will help
"I remember the Hale Bopp comet in 97. That was the last one I saw," Lynch said. "It's really incredible to think about ...
Here's when, how you can see comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas (C/2023) in the night sky
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas (C/2023) is passing by Earth, and should be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the night sky.
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Behold a marvel in the darkness
ATLAS, not seen since the Neanderthals, is visible in the Alton, Illinois, area. Catch a glimpse before it fades.
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Incredible time-lapse video of rare event that won't return for 80,000 years
ATLAS, was captured on camera by 71 year old Rick Clark in Lincoln, Montana. The comet is not due to be visible from Earth ...
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 ...
Welcome, Atlas! Rare comet spotted near Las Vegas — PHOTOS
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, but binoculars and telescopes will give a better ...
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SPACING OUT: Right now is time to see comet
Malan is astronomy writer and presentation editor for the Enid News & Eagle. Email him at [email protected]. Have a ...
Hunter's Supermoon rises this week. Here's what makes it so special
A supermoon will rise into the skies in the Chicago area Wednesday night, and it is indeed a special one thanks to another ...