A comet that has an orbit of 80,000 years is making its pass by Earth right now, and skygazers may be able to see it with ...
Is the comet still visible? Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is no longer a naked-eye object, but if you have binoculars or a small telescope, it’s still worth finding. This long-period comet from the ...
The comet visits our solar system about every 80,000 years, meaning that it has not been seen from Earth since the Neanderthals were around. A3’s bright look and clear visibility in the sky led ...
If you’ve not seen comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS yet, it’s not too late, but be quick! Long past being a bright, naked-eye object after sunset, comet A3 (also called C/2023 A3) is now a binocular ...
It isn't just hype, there is an actual chance of seeing another comet this month and the timing may line up perfectly with Halloween night. Comet ATLAS (C/2024 S1) is currently streaking towards ...
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A comet nicknamed the “Halloween comet” disintegrated on Monday during its closest approach of the ...