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Comet not seen for 80,000 years to light up night sky
Rare comet to streak across night sky. Here’s how you can see it
Your unusual chance to see a comet in the sky is here. C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in 2023 — and will appear to the naked eye over the next couple weeks.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS visible in the night sky, won’t return for 80,000 years
ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3, is expected to be visible to the naked eye for several weeks this October across the Northern Hemisphere, with the best opportunity between Oct. 12 and 26, according to NASA.
How to See the Bright Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas This Weekend
To get the best view of the comet, go outside about an hour after sunset and look west. The comet should be visible from the northern and southern hemispheres. While you can see the comet with the naked eye, binoculars and telescopes will give you a better view of it.
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS photobombs SOHO spacecraft during powerful solar flare (video)
The SOHO spacecraft captured amazing imagery of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) zooming near the sun as the star ...
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DPAS Hosts Comet-Viewing Event
A comet recently survived a journey around the sun, so if the skies at the horizon are clear around 7 pm on Oct. 17, the Door ...
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Comet likely last seen when Neanderthals walked Earth could soon dazzle in the night sky
A recently discovered comet, known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS, will make its closest approach of Earth on Saturday.
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You Can See the Comet of the Year Starting Friday Night
Astronomers say Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will likely be visible to the naked eye this weekend in the U.S. Here’s how and where ...
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Tomorrow May Be Your Final Chance to See This "Once-in-a-Lifetime" Comet
ATLAS last appeared in the night sky 80,000 years ago. Here's how you can see it this week.
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