Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS to Illuminate Night Skies in Coming Weeks
The comet, visible to the naked eye, will be best seen from the Southern Hemisphere before dawn and from the Northern Hemisphere after sunset.
- Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) will reach its closest point to the sun on September 27, 2024, making it visible to the naked eye.
- Southern Hemisphere observers can view the comet best before sunrise around its perihelion, while Northern Hemisphere viewers will have optimal visibility post-sunset in early October.
- The comet will be closest to Earth on October 12, 2024, at a safe distance of about 44 million miles.
- Astronaut Matthew Dominick captured a stunning time-lapse video of the comet from the International Space Station, showcasing its increasing brightness.
- Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, originating from the Oort Cloud, has a long-period orbit of approximately 80,000 years, making this a rare viewing opportunity.
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