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 visible in the sky for next few days. How you can see it in Illinois
The rare Comet C/2023 A3, also known as the Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet, is visible in the western sky shortly after sunset every night this weekend.
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.
Timelapse of comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas passing over the sky in Berlin
Atlas, which was discovered last year, passed over Berlin’s sky on Wednesday night, wowing stargazers. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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.
It’s Your Last – And Best – Chance To See Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS for 80,000 Years
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is fading fast, but strange as it may seem, the best time to see it is probably still to come. Don’t wait too long, however; miss it over the next fortnight and it won’t come around for another 80,
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Still trying to see that rare comet? Here's a tip on where to look
Consider that you might just be looking at the wrong place in the sky. The National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids ...
'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 ...
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Rare illusion gives 'once-in-a-lifetime' comet a seemingly impossible 2nd tail after closest approach to Earth for 80,000 years
New photos of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appear to show a faint "anti-tail" pointing away in the wrong direction. The puzzling ...
Photos show rare comet streaking across Pennsylvania sky in once-in-a-lifetime moment
An ancient, rare comet is passing by Earth, and some people in the Pittsburgh area have seen the once-in-a-lifetime comet ...
Catch rare comet tonight or wait 80,000 years
While the comet should be visible through late October, its brightness decreases every day. That’s because the comet is ...
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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 ...
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 ...