Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is grazing October skies: Here’s what you need to know
A rare celestial event is lighting up the night sky this month as Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas makes its closest approach to Earth for the first time in roughly 80,000 years.
Comet appears in the sky for the first time in 80,000 years, sprouts rare 2nd tail
The "comet of the century" Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been delighting stargazers after reaching its closest point to Earth in more than 80,000 years over the weekend. The brightest comet to cross our planet's skies since Hale-Bopp in 1997,
Did you see it? Rare comet making once-in-a-lifetime appearance over U.S.
Some stargazers Tuesday night were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime viewing of a rare comet. The comet, called A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS), was discovered in 2023, and likely won't make another appearance in the night sky for another 80,000 years. Some were able to snap a picture of the comet in skies above southeast Indiana.
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.
Rare Comet Streaks Above San Francisco Skyline in Glittering Timelapses
A photographer in San Francisco created a compilation showcasing a newly discovered comet streaking across the California sky over several nights in mid-October. Footage recorded by Shreenivasan Manievannan shows comet C/2023 A3 soaring over the city.
Comet last seen 80,000 years ago still visible in UK skies
Comet last seen 80,000 years ago still visible in UK skies - C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) comet was seen passing through the dark skies in Northumberland.
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‘Share the Universe’: Harvard Astronomy Club Holds Rare Comet Viewing
Dozens of students gathered at Harvard’s Loomis-Michael Observatory on Thursday and Friday for a rare viewing of Comet ...
'This is the week to catch the comet' Chicago sky gazers marvel at rare comet sightings before it leaves
Dozens of people gathered at the 606 Bloomingdale Trail, 1805 N. Ridgeway Ave., Thursday night for an observation event ...
A rare comet is visible in Florida: How to see comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) tonight
Comet C/2023 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is putting on a once-in-a-lifetime show. Here's how to see it before it leaves.
Rare comet draws Mexico’s stargazers to natural reserve spared from light pollution
Lured by a rare comet, dozens of people guided by astronomers flocked to a park in central Mexico to view the ...
Check out sightings of rare comet over New Jersey in recent days
The rare, once in 80,000-year comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will be visible over New Jersey through the rest of the month. Check ...
October's supermoon pairs with a once-in-a-lifetime comet for rare nighttime spectacle
Atlas comet is still in the neighborhood and will wow stargazers in the North Hemisphere after making an appearance in the ...
SOHO Tracks Comet C/2023 A3’s Spectacular Flight Through Space With Rare Anti-Tail [Video]
In a remarkable cosmic event captured by the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS), the ...
Here's when to view Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS over Georgia, metro Atlanta
ATLANTA — Through the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20, you'll be able to see a rare comet in the sky each ...
Atlas comet tracker: Last chance to spot comet that may never return
Outer space is giving stargazers a rare, celestial treat - an icy comet that will take 80,000 years to return – if it ...