Rare comet may be visible to the naked eye. Here's where to look.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has an 80,000 year orbit and, it just so happens, that it is now approaching its closest pass to Earth.
Rare comet visible through the week
To view the comet, look towards the western night sky 45 minutes after the sun sets. If you locate Venus, which is the brightest planet in the sky, the comet is located to the right and slightly up. Every night, the comet will become more faint and appear higher in the sky until it is no longer visible.
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 Oct. 12 and should remain visible for the rest of the month.
Rare comet brightens the night skies in October
It should be visible through the end of October, clear skies permitting. Send us your comet photos and videos via ReportIt! Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, but binoculars and telescopes will give a better view.
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Rare bright comet visible in western sky
Rare bright comet visible in western sky
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