Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Approaches Perihelion, Promising Spectacular Views

The comet, discovered in early 2023, is expected to brighten significantly and may even be visible during the day in early October.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, discovered in January 2023, will reach its closest approach to the sun on September 27, 2024.
Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere will have the best chance to see the comet in the early morning sky from September 27 to October 1.
Visibility challenges include low altitude, atmospheric absorption, and increasing morning twilight.
The comet is expected to become an evening object around October 9, potentially bright enough to be seen with the naked eye.
If the comet releases enough dust, it could achieve a brightness comparable to Venus, making it visible in daylight for a brief period.