The Independent6d
‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed by neanderthals 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight
Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference. A comet that was last viewed by the Neanderthals tens of thousands of years ago could be seen tonight ...
The Independent2d
‘Comet of the century’ seems to develop physics-defying second tail as it zooms past Earth
In its current approach, the comet reached its closest point to Earth on 12 October, flying to within 70 million km of our planet. Some astronomers have dubbed A3 the “comet of the century ...
The Boston Globe2d
‘Awe-inspiring’: Ancient comet captured streaking in the sky above Mass.
Under a beautiful clear sky, he found a great view of the western horizon and used a portable telescope to track the comet. “The comet is pretty awe-inspiring to see. The fact that it has been ...
Astronomy4d
Beginner’s guide: How to photograph comets
Many great comets throughout history were sungrazers, including C/1965 S1 (Ikeya-Seki), C/1975 V1 (West), and C/2006 P1 (McNaught). More recently, in 2013, Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) came within about ...
The New York Times4d
Comet NEOWISE: How to See It in Night Skies
Eager sky watchers are turning to the heavens as Comet NEOWISE, one of the brightest ... by the Hubble Space Telescope show how Jupiter’s Great Red Spot changed shape like a bright red kickball ...
KVUE3d
Searching for the comet this week? Views in Central Texas will be great
Now through the end of October, a comet labeled Tsuchinshan-ATLAS or (C/2023 A3) will be a temporary visitor to our regular starry skies. This comet only passes by Earth once every 80,000 years ...
KWTX7d
This weekend brings a great chance to see a comet
(KWTX News)- Stargazers will enjoy a rare treat this weekend, as a comet should be easily seen in the night sky. This comet, named A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas, was discovered in early 2023 when it was ...