US EditionComet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend
- Comet A3, discovered by China's Tsuchinshan Observatory and South Africa's ATLAS, last appeared when Neanderthals lived, visiting every 80,000 years.
- It is dubbed "the comet of the century" due to expectations of its brightness and visibility, as noted by astronomers.
- Stargazers can view the comet with binoculars or the naked eye from October 12 to 30, especially as it approaches within 44 million miles of Earth.
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On October 12, comet C/2023 A3 will be closest to Earth at a distance of 70,724,459 kilometers, according to TheSkyLive.com.comThe comet will also be visible from RomaniaFor astronomy enthusiasts, but not only for them, the comet can also be seen with the naked eye from Romania. It may be seen with the naked eye and day, depending on weather conditions. For those who have binoculars or a telescope, the image of the comet will be even more specta…
Astronomy fans have been looking forward to it for weeks. Now the comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS can finally be spotted with the naked eye - provided you know where to look for it and the weather cooperates.
Discovered in China in 2023, the star will be observable from the Northern Hemisphere starting on Saturday, and a little higher in the sky each evening, for about ten days.
Comet of the century to reach its closest point to Earth
Discovered in January 2023 by telescopes at the Tsuchinshan Observatory in China and confirmed by the ATLAS project in South Africa, this comet was so nicknamed because of its exceptional brightness and the rarity of its trajectory. According to astronomers, it will be seen throughout the northern hemisphere as a bright fireball in the dark sky, with a long, extended tail equal to the diameter of 42 moons. In late September the star passed close…
This weekend of October 12 and 13, the comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas will be visible to the naked eye in Burgundy. The star will spend several days in the sky of the region. Where, when and how to observe it? We take stock with two experts in astronomy.
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