Moving across the constellation Ophiuchus in the evening sky, Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS continues to fade as it moves farther away from Earth and the Sun. The comet now glows at 6th ...
Dear Action Line: Recently, we were gifted with the return of a once-every-80,000-years comet. From the college mesa, as I scanned the horizon, my eyes were constantly assaulted by some very bright ...
Does Durango have a dark sky policy? Are these field lights complying? After locating and observing the comet I drove to the school, and the lights look to be aimed down. So, can you explain why I ...
With a New Moon on Friday, the night skies this week are perfect for spotting the comet against a black sky. As luck would have it, the comet is close to the famous “Summer Triangle” asterism ...
Writing for Forbes. Now a 4th magnitude object, it’s just beyond the easy reach of the naked eye, and if you’re observing anywhere aside from under an ultra-dark sky, optical aids will be needed.
Predictions for the comet had it reaching a peak brightness of -8.3 magnitude, which is easily visible in a pre-dawn sky. Sadly, it wasn't meant to be. "This comet was likely already a rubber ...
NASA estimates that the comet may be visible low in the eastern sky just before and after sunrise. If it doesn't break into pieces too small to see around closest approach, it could still be ...
with last week’s supermoon no longer bleaching the night sky. Here’s how to photograph the comet with a camera or a smartphone. Note: times and viewing instructions are for observers at mid ...