Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, also known as C/2023 A3, is making its way towards Earth and is expected to be visible to the naked eye on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has an 80,000 year orbit and, it just so happens, that it is now approaching its closest pass to Earth. Rare comet may be visible to the naked eye. Here's where to look.

Another comet, known as C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) was discovered by ATLAS at the end of September and is expected to be visible in late October or early November, according to Smithsonian Magazine.

Kareta says that come October, when the comet gets closer to Earth, "under dark skies ... with a big telescope and some ...

October 14-31 – Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) becomes visible low in the west following sunset. If the comet's tail is well-illuminated by sunlight, it could be visible to the unaided eye.

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In fact, according to the Farmers' Almanac, there's a chance Comet A3 could become bright enough to outshine Venus in the sky for a short time in October, making it visible during the day thanks ...

A rare, bright comet will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere this month, ... where you might spot the comet by Oct. 14. ... October 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT.

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, also known as C/2023 A3, is making its way towards Earth and is expected to be visible to the naked eye – meaning without a telescope or other equipment – on Wednesday ...

Rare comet may be visible to the naked eye. ... By Saturday, October 19, the comet will have risen to about 30 degrees (3 fists) above the horizon and will set nearly three and a half hours later.

Rare October Comet Expected to Be Visible to the Naked Eye as It Nears Earth This Week. Raven Brunner. ... may come within 81.8 million miles of the planet on Oct. 24 if it survives its journey, ...